Spanish Rosé

When you think of wine from Spain most people think of the full bodied Rioja or Ribero de Duero red wines. Northern Spain in the regions of Campo di Borja, Cariñena and Calatayud produce crisp, fruity, floral, medium bodied rosés. This wine in particular is from the Campo di Borja region which is located in the Northeastern part of Spain. The producer is a well known producer named Bodega Borsao, prized for their Garnacha reds as well as Rosé. The vineyard was planted in 2000 and is located in the Sierra de Moncayo mountains, near the Ebro River valley. The climate is continental which means it can be quite hot during the summer months. The Cierzo wind provides a cooling influence which helps slow down ripening and persevere acidity in the grapes to make a fresh, fruity rosé. The soil composition is comprised of iron rich, clay, silt, sand, gravel and stone.

Wines have been produced in this region since the 12th century.  This wine is made from 100% Garnacha, which is the Spanish word for Grenache grape. The grapes are harvested in September . The wine undergoes criomaceration (cold maceration) of 1 to 3 hours in order to extract the lovely color, fresh fruit flavors and very little tannins. The wine is then bled off and and fermented in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks at temperatures between 14-18C. This also ensures the wines remain fruity and fresh. The wine is aged approximately for 18 months in 225L barrels.

This wine is a deep ruby salmon color wine. It has intense aromas of strawberry, cherry, white blossom. The wine is dry, at 13.7 % abv. The flavors are fresh, crips acidity and explode with fresh strawberries, tangerines, pear, spice and orange blossom.

Pair the wine with appetizers, green salad, grilled vegetables, fish tacos or seafood.