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SKU: 008121
Name: De Casta Rosado
Region: Spain - DO Catalunya
Producer: Miguel Torres
Grapes: Cariñena 35%, 65% Granacha
Ground: nutrient-poor calcareous
Climate: The wine year 2008 prepared the winemakers in Catalonia a few worries. Indeed, after a mostly dry winter beneficiary of rainfall in the spring in many areas of the region, the spread of genuine and downy mildew. While this could, thanks to an excellent Rebpflege, the quality of the grapes is not too much harm. But he cared for greatly reduced Leseerträge that around 22% for some varieties (eg Riesling) for up to 50% below average income levels were. After all, supported the extended growth cycle in combination with moderate temperatures during the ripening is a great development of grape aromas. When Torres was the 2008 reading extremely long. About two months the harvest of 28 August until the 27th October, when the harvest of Chardonnay and Merlot grapes in the 900 m high-Torres possession Tremp (in the foothills of the Pyrenees) the last grapes were introduced. This persistence, however, was rewarded with excellent read quality, fresh, fruity whites with good acidity and clean, as well as varietals character with juicy red fruit, deep color and good structure promise.
Color: red
Maturity: enjoy
Description: Color: bright shiny raspberry pink with fine ruby-red hues Bouquet: Bouquet merge in the fruity aromas of ripe berries (blueberries, strawberries), cherry jam and a little pomegranate with hints of creamy butter caramel, green coffee beans and marzipan taste: aromatic, fresh and harmonious balance with a lot juicy fruit and good acidity, thanks to the skilful winemaking, grape varieties, all delicious aromas, the wine of the berry skins during maceration time of his escape was also present on the palate
Serviervorschlag: as an aperitif, with traditional Spanish tapas, sausage & ham, juicy Gemüseaufläufen or fresh pasta
Serving temperature: 10.00 ° C
Analysis values: Alcohol: 13.30%
Acidity: 4.80 g / l
optimally trinkreif: now
shelf to (at least) two to three years
Wine processing: The grapes are easily bruised and first cold pressed, 24 hours, the first berry skin flavors and especially as many red dyes to avoid the later de Casta its attractive raspberry pink hue. Then starts the 15-day temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tank (at about 16 to 17 ° C). The wines continue to rest in the tank until it 16th December 2008 on the bottles are filled.
Wine note: Just like the famous rosé wines from southern France is also preparing its Rosado Torres with a major share of Garancha Tinta (Grenache Noir), the De Casta its charming fruit and finesse awards. Harmoniously supplemented with finely spiced Mazuelo (Cariñena) the Rosado more freshness and depth.
Bottle Size: 0.75 l
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