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Rosé Wines
Spanish Rosado
Deeper in colour and fuller than French rosé, traditionally made from Garnacha and Tempranillo in Navarra and Rioja.
In detail
- Origin
- Navarra and Rioja, Spain.
- Major regions
- Navarra · Rioja · Cigales
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Tempranillo
- Flavour profile
- Red cherry, watermelon, blood orange and a savoury, saline finish.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Rosé Glass
A short bowl with a slight outward flare at the lip, sometimes described as a tapered tulip.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
9–11°C (48–52°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Paella
- Grilled chorizo
- Roast peppers
- Tortilla
- Grilled tuna
Notable examples & brands
- López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rosado
- Muga Rosado