TINTO REY
Estate Bottled Rosé
2021
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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Product notes
The delicate pale peach color and complex flavors of the 2021 Tinto Rey Rosé are the result of 100% co-fermentation of Tempranillo, Tannat and Verdejo. Tinto Rey means Red King and is the name of our Spanish-centric wine brand. 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 our vineyards.
Production notes
The 2021 Tinto Rey Rosé is a blend of Matchbook Estate Grown Tempranillo, Tannat and Verdejo. This wine is unique because it was 100% co-fermented, meaning all three varietals were crushed and fermented together for better flavor integration. Our winemakers cold fermented (50°F) the 2021 Rosé in stainless steel tanks to preserve the just-picked fresh fruit flavors. The fermentation was arrested at .5% residual sugar to retain a touch of the natural sweetness of the grapes and add viscosity. A wonderfully crisp and refreshing wine that delivers loads of flavor.
Tasting notes
Beautiful, fresh fruit-salad aromas lead to full flavors of peach, vanilla cream, honeydew and ambrosia. This pretty Rosé is bright, crisp and refreshing with a bit of stone-fruit sweetness that adds viscosity and a nice counterpoint to the zesty notes. The flavors linger in the finish and set up the palate for another delicious sip. This bright, lively Estate Bottled Rosé is delicious year-round as an aperitif and has enough body to pair with shellfish or roasted poultry.
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