Emozione No. 12 – Rosé Seasoning

Emozione Rosé – a pink condiment for summer

Mussini Emozione Rosé, formerly Emozione No 12 Rosé, is a pink balsamic condiment from Acetaia Mussini – an agrodolce made from concentrated grape must, white wine vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Sweet and sour, finely creamy, with 4% acidity. Its delicate pink color brings vibrancy to summer dishes.

Emozione Rosé is the new label name for the pink balsamic condiment many still know as Emozione No 12 Rosé. The Rosé gets its color because the grape must is cooked gently rather than at high temperatures, and because white and red wine vinegars are combined. With a density of 1.28, it pours with a creamy texture, and its label is adorned with four medals. It truly comes to life when drizzled over fruit and salads.

Delicate pink, fruity, and finely creamy

In the glass, the Rosé shimmers with a delicate, clear pink hue—an eye-catcher between dark Aceto and light Bianco. Its aroma features fresh must, red fruit, and a refined vinegar note, reminiscent of a basket of raspberries next to a glass of wine.

On the palate, it offers a beautiful balance of sweet and sour, while remaining fruity, smooth, and playful. The 4% acidity keeps it fresh, and the 1.28 density gives it a creamy mouthfeel. A balsamic condiment that tastes of summer and looks beautiful in the glass.

Pairs with salad, fish, and fresh fruit

Emozione Rosé loves light cuisine: mixed summer salads, grilled or fried fish, poultry, crustaceans, and fresh soft cheese. A few drops add both freshness and color to the plate.

For a quick summer dessert, slice ripe strawberries, add a few drops of Emozione Rosé, and let them macerate for ten minutes—serve with mascarpone or vanilla ice cream; that is all you need. This pink condiment also makes a lovely impression over panna cotta or goat cheese with figs.

Its natural sweetness makes it a favorite for desserts: drizzled over fresh fruit, on sweet dishes, or over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It is perfectly at home on strawberries with a spoonful of mascarpone. Its dark sibling is the Emozione Classico, and its light sibling is the Emozione Bianco.

Four medals from Magreta near Modena

Emozione Rosé carries four medals, a quality mark of Acetaia Mussini, which is run by cousins Giorgio and Gabriele in Magreta near Modena. The old Emozione No 12 Rosé became Emozione Rosé 4 Medaglie with its new label—the content remains the same. Of the three Emozione siblings, the Rosé is the most summery, the lightest, and the most playful.

The family has been cooking grape must since 1909; the two cousins re-founded the current manufactory in 2001 and oversee around 15,000 barrels. The pink color is created solely through the interplay of light must and a portion of red wine vinegar—craftsmanship with an eye for beauty. After all, good taste should also look good.

Cool, over fruit, salad, or ice cream

For the summer: serve Emozione Rosé chilled and drizzle it over fruit, salad, or ice cream at the very end to preserve its color and freshness. Paired with a glass of Prosecco and strawberries, it turns into a small celebration on the patio. Its delicate pink and freshness play beautifully together over warm goat cheese toast or a scoop of lemon sorbet. You can find more from the producer at Acetaia Mussini.