Honoro Vera Rosado 2019

Brilliant Rosé from Bodega Juan Gil is located in Jumilla, a small region on the Mediterranean coast in the southeastern Spain.  The region is known for big, oak aged, Monastrell grape full bodied wines. The dry arid climate, mineral rich water retaining soils, low rainfall and the elevated central plateau make the region ideal for viticulture. This particular wine, Honoro Vera Rosado 2019, is made from Syrah and Tempranillo grapes. It is made using a combination of direct pressing and the saignée method, then fermented in stainless steel tanks. The juice is then allowed to ferment alone at a low temperature (18-20°C/65-68°F) to preserve the acidity and fruit aromas and valors.

The wine has crisp acidity and medium alcohol. It has a light creamy texture and rich flavors of watermelon, cherry, strawberry, rose petals, melon, lemon and peppery finish.

It paired very nicely with watermelon basil gazpacho. Spanish double hitter on a hot day.