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T.G.I.F. Bubbly – Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé

Posted by Martin D. Redmond on

My wife and I make it a point to drink sparkling wine on a weekly basis.  It’s typically Friday night…thus “T.G.I.F. Bubbly”  It’s a celebration of sort, to the end of the workweek.  She get’s to drink, and enjoy the bubbly, while I get to drink, enjoy and blog about it!  This week’s sparkling wine is the Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé

The Winery

Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé is produced under the Desiderio Jeio label by the Bisol Family. The Bisol family also produces prosecco under the Bisol label.

The Bisol family had deep roots in the heart of the Prosecco and Cartizze production zone (considered to be the “Grand Cru of Prosecco).  In the 1920s Desidiero (affectionately referred to as “Jeio” by his wife) Bisol, son of Eliseo Bisol established a winery on land the family had occupied since the 16th century. His sons now run the company, which specializes in prosecco, the light sparkling wine made from the Glera grape.

“Champagne is the king of the bubble,” Mr. Bisol says. “But prosecco maybe can be considered the small prince.”

Bisol produces prosecco in many styles and price ranges, as well as a sparkling brut rosé from pinot nero (known elsewhere as pinot noir), still whites and reds from local varietals, and grappa, the Italian brandy made from pomace.

The Wine

I found this unique sparkling wine at the Wine Mine. It’s unique sparkling wine in that it’s made from Pinot Nero (Noir) and Merlot – a grape not typically associated with Italian wines.

A short maceration on the skins of Merlot and Pinot Noir with the juice gives this sparkling wine an intense pink color.

My tasting notes follow

Delicate pink color with tiny dispersed bubbles with low-key raspberry  and rose aromas. On the palate it’s fresh, lively and dry with a creamy mousse followed by strawberry, raspberry, and mineral flavors. Short clean finish.  – 86pts

Rating: Recommended! I’d buy this one again, and it’s definitely worth trying and represents very good value – especially for a sparkling Rosé, which tend to be priced higher than their non-Rose siblings.

Pair with: Seafood dishes and delicate foods

The Wine Geek Stuff:

  • Alcohol: 12.% alcohol.
  • Closure: Cork
  • Where it’s from: > Italy> Veneto
  • Grape varieties: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Merlot
  • Production method: Charmat 
  • Dosage: Brut
  • Retail: $12.99
  • Cases produced: Unknown
  • Drink: Now – 2014
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Wine purchased for review

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