Viña Solarce Rosado

2023 Vintage

WINERY:

Bodegas Casa La Rad, S.L.

Estate:

Casa La Rad, Valle de Ocón, Rioja Oriental

Denominación de origen:

Rioja DOCa

Grape varieties:

60% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, 10% Viura

Barrel aging:

None

Vineyard altitudes:

530 to 650 meters (1,750 to 2,100 feet)

Average age of vines:

Approximately 25 years

Soil composition:

Vineyard sources are in different parts of the estate, including alluvial clay and limestone, and rocky soils at higher altitudes. All vineyards have surface vegetation.

Harvest:

Third week of September

Vinification and aging:

This rosé wine was vinified following traditional methods of direct tank bleeding. The grape juice obtained after crushing remains in contact with the grape skins for between 6 and 12 hours at a controlled temperature of 10°C.

After this maceration, half of the must is placed in a stainless steel tank where it ferments at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C to preserve the aromatic complexity of the four grape varieties.

The other 50% is made by direct pressing with settling by flotation, and fermented for 9 days at a controlled temperature of 16ºC in a different stainless steel tank.

Tasting notes:

Color is an attractive bright pink/salmon hue.

The nose offers aromas of apricot, peach, strawberry, currant with notes of banana and pear. There is also a floral component of roses and violets.

This rosé is fresh on the palate, with pleasant acidity, good balance and a refreshing fruit-intensive finish.

Alcohol:

13.5%

Total Acidity (TA):

4.8 grams / liter

Production:

7,000 bottles