Paseo Merlot Rosé - Carta Vieja

A rosé that instantly brings a smile to your lips: Paseo Merlot Rosé - Carta Vieja shimmers in the glass in delicate salmon pink with gleaming copper reflections. As soon as you swirl it, a fresh aroma rises. Juicy strawberry, ripe raspberry, and cool watermelon meet light hints of cherry, red currant, and a touch of citrus zest. Fine floral notes recall pale rose petals and hibiscus. In the background, a subtle, chalky minerality appears, lending the wine verve and structure.

On the palate, this rosé is straightforward, clear, and animating. The Merlot grape expresses its juicy red fruit here in a light, relaxed texture. The opening shows ripe strawberry and sweet raspberry, followed by juicy watermelon, a touch of pomegranate, and a hint of pink grapefruit. The dry style creates a refreshing impression, the acidity appears fine and lively, always harmoniously integrated.

The body remains light and playful without losing expressiveness. The texture feels delicate, almost silky, and glides softly across the palate. A hint of candy, a fine suggestion of red lemonade, and a little kick of citrus add excitement. The intensity of the fruit lingers through to the finish, which seems medium in length and fades with strawberry and melon notes. The result is a rosé that evokes warm evenings, summery terraces, and relaxed moments.

Its origin in Chile’s Valle Central clearly shapes this wine’s character. Warm days ripen the Merlot grapes fully, while cool nights under the influence of the Andes preserve a lively freshness. The soils range from alluvial deposits to gravelly sites. This creates a mix of abundant fruit and clear structure. The screw cap ensures an aromatic, youthful style and preserves the wine’s freshness.

The Merlot variety shows its fruit-driven, charming side here. Instead of a concentrated red wine, it appears as a rosé that is airy and playful. Typical notes of red fruit come to the fore, the tannins remain very soft and show only as a delicate structure in the background. The acidity adds drive without tiring the palate. The result is a rosé that feels light yet still shows character and profile.

The aromatic world of Paseo Merlot Rosé - Carta Vieja can be neatly grouped:

• Red fruits: strawberry, raspberry, red currant
• Juicy freshness: watermelon, pomegranate, pink grapefruit
• Floral nuances: pale rose petals, hibiscus
• Fine spice and minerality: a hint of white pepper, delicate citrus zest, light chalk note

Its style is ideally suited to many everyday moments and special occasions. A small guide helps in choosing the right situation:

1. As a fresh terrace wine on warm days
2. As an aperitif before a summery menu
3. With light dishes at a lunch with friends
4. As an uncomplicated, flavorful companion at garden parties

At its core stands a rosé that clearly places freshness, lightness, and fruit in the foreground. Not a heavy, opulent wine, but a cheerful, clear companion that spontaneously brings joy. Its dry style allows for many pairings, while the red fruit adds a summery flair to the glass and the table.

Production of Paseo Merlot Rosé from Carta Vieja

The grapes for Paseo Merlot Rosé - Carta Vieja come from selected parcels in Chile’s Valle Central. This large central region benefits from sunny days, cool nights, and a steady breeze from the Andes. The Merlot vines grow on well-drained soils with portions of gravel, sand, and clay. In this way, the grapes develop expressive aromas while retaining freshness and tension.

The harvest begins quite early to preserve lively acidity and fresh aromas. The harvest team carefully sorts the grapes so that only ripe berries reach the cellar. Quick processing preserves the delicate color expression that characterizes an elegant rosé. The grapes are brought to the press rapidly and gently, keeping oxidation to a minimum.

The rosé is made using the saignée or direct pressing technique. The Merlot grapes have only brief contact with the skins. This creates the delicate salmon pink in the glass and keeps the tannins very fine. Gentle pressing yields clear must that is free of coarse lees. Afterwards, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks begins, which brings out the fine fruit aromas particularly well.

Fermentation takes place at low temperature so that the fresh notes of strawberry, raspberry, and watermelon remain in the wine. Selected cultured yeasts ensure a clean, fruit-driven fermentation. The young wine then stays on the fine lees for a short time. From time to time the cellar team stirs the lees, giving the rosé a softer texture and a bit more volume on the palate.

Ageing in stainless steel preserves the pure fruit. Wooden barrels are deliberately avoided so that no vanilla or toast overlays the fresh style. Before bottling, gentle filtration ensures clarity and stability. The Stelvin screw cap keeps the aromas fresh for a long time and allows for easy handling. The result is a modern, clearly structured rosé from Chile that distinctly showcases the strengths of its origin.

Serving recommendations for Paseo Merlot Rosé from Carta Vieja

This rosé is ideal as an aperitif when guests arrive and light, fresh nibbles are on the table. Fine antipasti with grilled vegetables, olives, and mild fresh cheese are very good matches. Tapas with prawns, chicken skewers, or small vegetable tartlets also harmonize with its red fruit and animating acidity.

With light starters, Paseo Merlot Rosé - Carta Vieja reveals its full charm. A salad with strawberries, rocket, and goat cheese, a colorful couscous with herbs and lemon, or salmon carpaccio with lime are excellent pairings. The watermelon notes subtly echo fresh ingredients like cucumber, tomato, or fresh herbs.

It is also a delightful partner for fish and seafood. Pan-fried gilthead bream with herbs, grilled prawns, tuna tataki, or sushi meet its clear structure and fine red fruit. Light meats such as chicken or turkey in delicate marinades, for example with lemongrass, ginger, or Mediterranean herbs, also find a suitable companion here.

Vegetarian dishes especially benefit from its freshness. Vegetable quiche, tomato risotto, grilled peppers with feta, or pasta with ratatouille combine very harmoniously with the fruit aromas. Pizza with a thin base, tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil is also an excellent match. Those who enjoy spicy cuisine can serve it with mild Asian dishes or flavorful but not overly hot curries with coconut milk.

A slight chill is ideal for serving. Serve this rosé at about eight to ten degrees in a white wine glass. At this temperature, its aroma and fruit unfold clearly, the acidity remains refreshing, and the alcohol appears balanced. A decanter is not really necessary for this light style; a short time breathing in the glass is quite sufficient.

An elegant white wine glass with a slightly inward-curving rim is recommended. It directs the aromas towards the nose and keeps the fruit present. In the first one to two years after the harvest, the wine shows its liveliest side. During this time it retains its bright color, its fresh strawberry notes, and its juicy lightness in particularly impressive fashion.

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