Rosé
The vintage
A rainy and cold winter gave way to a spring with typical conditions. The start of summer was rather warm, leading to a very rapid development of short-cycle grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. After a few heatwaves, the summer began with below-average temperatures. The season ended with a moderate, average autumn. A year we expected to be hot, but which ultimately turned out to be rather balanced.
Location
Los Vascos estate lies in the foothills of the coastal range, 200km South West of Santiago, in the cooler part of the Colchagua valley, where the vines benefit from an ideal microclimate thanks to the influence of the Pacific Ocean.
Terroir
Los Vascos is made up of a large diversity of soils. The heart of the estate, in the valley floor, consists of sand and clay alluvions left by the erosion of neighbouring granitic hills, as well as Tosca, a very hard soil made from volcanic ashes that have been transported by rivers into the plains and compacted over time.
Grapes are sourced from dedicated plots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, that are tended with a view to producing a great rosé.
Winemaking
Grapes are harvested early in the morning, when temperatures are lower, in order to preserve the aromatic freshness of the grapes. At the winery, grapes are pressed directly and fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve their aromatic potential. The wine is aged in tanks to retain the purity of the fruit.
Tasting
Delicate, pale pink hue.
The nose is intense, featuring citrus notes such as tangerine and grapefruit, along with indulgent aromas of strawberry tart and watermelon.
The palate is fruity and expressive, offering a beautiful balance between volume and acidity, which confers freshness and a long, elegant finish.
Alcohol content
13
Grapes
Grenache noir
: 48 %
Syrah
: 33 %
Mourvèdre
: 19 %