Punta Crena

Vigneto Isasco Riviera Ligure di Ponente Rossese

9.1175 ratings
9.141 pro ratings
Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
Rossese
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Crunchy flavors of strawberry, cherries and prunes backed by a bright acidity in this light red wine. A touch of white pepper as well. Despite being light bodied, this is not thin at all but but luscious and silky textured and just a hint of tannin. Also present are some salty, earthy minerals, and a subtle bitterness. Satisfies all my cravings for bright, food friendly wine without a hint of funk.

Crunchy flavors of strawberry, cherries and prunes backed by a bright acidity in this light red wine. A touch of white pepper as well. Despite being light bodied, this is not thin at all but but luscious and silky textured and just a hint of tannin. Also present are some salty, earthy minerals, and a subtle bitterness. Satisfies all my cravings for bright, food friendly wine without a hint of funk.

Mar 13th, 2020
Justin Bothur

Wintergreen and tea berry on the nose with a touch of cherry lozenge; sanguine and herbal on the palate with a touch of charred orange. Light and racy.

Wintergreen and tea berry on the nose with a touch of cherry lozenge; sanguine and herbal on the palate with a touch of charred orange. Light and racy.

Sep 1st, 2019
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

Light. Almost rosé. Beautiful aromatics. Delicate.

Light. Almost rosé. Beautiful aromatics. Delicate.

Aug 28th, 2018
Matt Sterr

Rustic. Strawberry notes. Light crimson in the glass. Rustic and delicious.

Rustic. Strawberry notes. Light crimson in the glass. Rustic and delicious.

Nov 28th, 2017
Deborah Heath

The perfect summer red, chilled just enough. Rossese! Tart cherries, Meyer lemon. @coquine

The perfect summer red, chilled just enough. Rossese! Tart cherries, Meyer lemon. @coquine

2 people found it helpfulJul 24th, 2015
Julia Weinberg

Suitcased back from Varigotti, snagged straight from the bottling line. Why don't I drink more rosesse???? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Suitcased back from Varigotti, snagged straight from the bottling line. Why don't I drink more rosesse???? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2017
Scott Wren

Light red. Tart cherry bathed in acidity. The perfect red for light fare. Or just for sipping. Punta Crena folks are making some beautiful wines that you don't have to think about. But you always want that next glass. 2014

Light red. Tart cherry bathed in acidity. The perfect red for light fare. Or just for sipping. Punta Crena folks are making some beautiful wines that you don't have to think about. But you always want that next glass. 2014

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.4

Thank you @KermitLynchWine for opening up the big world of wine, yet again. Rossese from Liguria. Light, quaffable, fun. Looked a bit like Koolaid.

Thank you @KermitLynchWine for opening up the big world of wine, yet again. Rossese from Liguria. Light, quaffable, fun. Looked a bit like Koolaid.

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2013
Gregory Fulchiero

Light and refreshing with a peppery zest

Light and refreshing with a peppery zest

Jul 2nd, 2017
Lucas Gutierrez

Took about 16 hours to open up and wow!

Took about 16 hours to open up and wow!

Feb 13th, 2017