Gapsted Alpine Road Sangiovese Rosé 2023 from Gapsted Estate in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys is a luminous, summer‑ready rosé, bursting with bright fruit and alpine freshness that makes it ideal for picnics, park sessions and easy balcony drinking. This Alpine Road 2023 Sangiovese Rosé shows vivid crimson‑pink colour and beautifully pure aromas of strawberry, cherry and watermelon with a subtle herbal lift of tarragon. It looks and smells like summer in a glass, but keeps things refreshingly precise.

On the palate, it’s all about tension and length – bright, refreshing flavours of strawberry, watermelon and pink grapefruit glide across a mouth‑watering, finely tuned acid line. The finish is crisp and slightly savoury, with a gentle spicy twist that reins in the fruit and keeps each sip feeling energetic rather than sugary. It’s dry, vibrant and incredibly drinkable, yet still feels nicely crafted.

Food‑wise, this is a no‑brainer with prosciutto‑wrapped rockmelon as the winery suggests, where the sweet‑salty combo plays perfectly with the rosé’s juicy, tangy profile. It will also sing alongside grilled prawns, Mediterranean salads, soft cheeses or a simple roast chicken with herbs, making Gapsted Alpine Road Sangiovese Rosé 2023 a go‑to option for any warm‑weather spread.