D’Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rosé Tinted Glasses displays a deeper colour than traditional rosés. The true eccentricity of this wine however, comes from the carbonic maceration of the Sangiovese and Shiraz parcels which has completely transformed the aroma profile. Bubble-gum, raspberry and plummy notes are matched with shades of herb, in part drawn from the natural flavour of the Sangiovese but also thanks to the stem contact early in the ferment process. The resultant wine shows incredible lift and a level of complexity rarely found in lighter style reds. The palate is light to medium bodied, yet again displays a depth of character which belies the elegant nature of the wine. A touch of gritty tannin from the stems coupled with more chewy skin tannins intertwine with a bright, crisp acidity leading to a long, savoury, dry finish.