Uncastellum Rosado 2009
Price £11.20
Stock Level: 108
| Grape: | Tempranillo 60%, Grenache 40% |
| Strength: | 14% |
| Style: | Dry and fruity |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Cellar Notes: | This fruity rose is made by the traditional system of “saignée”. They steep the skins with the must, in order to obtain the colour and the aroma of the grapes, after this process, they separate the coloured must and ferment it as if it were a white one at low temperature. The results taste for themselves. |
| Appearance: | Very attractive blush and pink colour, with a purple tinge. Brilliant. |
| Aromas: | Intense, fruity and flowered. There are some notes of magnolia, raspberry and red currants. |
| Palate: | Meaty and sweetie on the palate. Very well structured, you can find a nice balance between the acidity and the alcohol, with a very pleasant finish. |
| Serving Notes: | Great with meaty fish dishes and of course always delicious enjoyed in the garden. |
Vineyard: Bodegas Uncastellum
The vineyard is located in the municipality of Uncastillo, bordering on Catiliscar and Sos del Rey Católico. The plantation was done on the south-eastern slopes, in order to make the most of the solar energy and compensate for the high altitude of the fields. This ensures a correct ripening of the fruit, as well as a notable diurnal temperature variation. In order to prevent erosion, the slopes have a permanent indigenous plant cover. This indigenous vegetation cover is periodically mowed and left on the slope’s surface to in order to maintain fertility. This land is very rich in chalky stones and was originally covered by a mediterranean forest. An average rainfall of 550/600 mm makes irrigation unnecessary, but ensures the rootstock can pierce properly to the deepest layers and extract the soil’s best characteristics, which make our wines unique.
This review is from The Wine Advocate The 2009 Rosado Organic was made from a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha. It is medium pink-colored with a lovely perfume of cherry blossom and rose petal. Substantial on the palate with very concentrated fruit, this spicy, savory Rose will drink nicely over the next 12-18 months, perhaps longer. It is an outstanding value.
Jade Dawson - 90 out of 100
){kind=link}