TINTO REY
Estate Bottled Rosé
2019
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Yolo, Dunnigan Hills
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo
50 %
Tannat
35 %
Verdejo
15 %
Colour
Rose
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery
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Product notes
The Dunnigan Hills appellation is uniquely suited for grapes that thrive in a Mediterranean climate. Warm days, gravelly soil, little rainfall; these are ideal conditions for Tempranillo, Tannat, Graciano and Verdejo. The spicy, full-flavored Tinto Rey wines truly showcase the distinctive terroir of the vineyards.
Production notes
This wine is unique because it was 100% co-fermented, meaning all three varietals were crushed and fermented together for better flavour integration. The winemakers cold fermented (50°F) the 2019 Rosé in stainless steel tanks to preserve the just picked fresh fruit flavours. The fermentation was arrested at .5% residual sugar to retain a touch of the natural sweetness of the grapes and add viscosity.
Tasting notes
Complex flavours are the result of 100% co-fermentation of Tempranillo, Tannat and Verdejo. Fresh aromas of white peach lead to delightful flavours of strawberry, pear and cola. The finish has a refreshing zip of lime zest and pomegranate. This bright, lively Estate Bottled Rose is delicious year-round as an aperitif and has enough weight to pair with shellfish, poultry or cold summer soups.
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