Montecillo Rosé Rioja DOCa - Bodegas Montecillo

The Montecillo Rosé Rioja from Bodegas Montecillo, hailing from La Rioja, exhibits a luminous, bright red color in the glass. This Rosé wine from Bodegas Montecillo offers aromas of raspberries, rhubarb, blackberries, and roses, complemented by further fruity nuances. This Spanish wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with only 1.7 grams of residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine, clearly distinguished from simpler qualities, and thus this Spaniard, despite the dryness, captivates with a fine balance. Aroma does not necessarily require sugar. Balanced and complex, this silky, crisp, and light Rosé wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its balanced fruit acidity, the Montecillo Rosé Rioja caresses with a pleasant mouthfeel, without sacrificing freshness. The finish of this Rosé wine from the wine region La Rioja, more specifically from Rioja DOCa, finally impresses with a remarkable aftertaste.

Vinification of Bodegas Montecillo Montecillo Rosé Rioja

The foundation for the first-class and wonderfully balanced cuvée Montecillo Rosé Rioja from Bodegas Montecillo are Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Viura grapes. After harvest, the grapes are immediately sent to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and concrete at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a few months of aging on the fine lees, before the wine is finally racked.

Food pairing advice for Montecillo Rosé Rioja from Bodegas Montecillo

Enjoy this Rosé wine from Spain ideally moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C as an accompanying wine to fruity endive salad, cabbage roulades, or spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce.

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