Rosé
The vintage
The beginning of the season was dryer than usual, requiring early irrigation and close monitoring of the vines to ensure good balance between vegetative growth and fruit development. The spring, free of frost and strong rainfall, was followed by a hot summer, with temperatures above 33ºC for one week as early as December and for two weeks in the mid-summer. Fortunately night temperatures remained cool, helping to preserve a good acidity of the grapes. This ultimately translated in good-quality grapes for our rosé.
Location
Los Vascos estate lies in the foothills of the coastal range, 200km South West of Santiago, in the cooler part of Colchagua where the vines benefit from the naturally refreshing influence of the Pacific Ocean.
Terroir
Grapes are sourced from dedicated plots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, that are tended with a view to producing a great rosé.
Vinification
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
The robe is brilliant, with a delicate pink colour. The straightforward fruit-driven nose offers notes of cherry, pomegranate, raspberry and strawberry with hints of orange blossom.
The wine is balanced on the palate, deliciously fresh with a persistent juicy finish.
Alcohol content
13.5
Grapes
Cabernet sauvignon
: 50 %
Syrah
: 40 %
Mourvèdre
: 10 %