Eufemia Reserva Rosé - Brut 2019

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Production: Cava de Guarda Superior Rosé with a minimum of 36 months of aging on the lees; gentle processing of whole, chilled grapes; pneumatic pressing for the highest must quality; natural cold sedimentation; slow, controlled fermentation; tirage in winter; traditional bottle fermentation and long aging in underground, naturally temperature-controlled cavas.

Origin: Various plots in the area of Utiel-Requena, Spain

Vineyard: The Pinot Noir comes from two different parcels, both situated at an altitude of around 750 meters . The vines grow on clay-limestone soils that give the rosé base wine freshness and fine acidity.

Soils: Calcareous, clayey soils with good drainage.

Orientation: Different plot locations, optimally aligned for early ripening and aromatic balance of Pinot Noir.

Climate: Continental-Mediterranean with strong day-night temperature differences; cool nights preserve freshness, acidity and aromatic clarity.

Vinification: Hand-harvested at the end of August; cooling of the whole grapes; pneumatic pressing to obtain the purest must; natural clarification through cold; slow, temperature-controlled fermentation; blending of the parcels; tirage in January–February; 36 months of bottle aging in cool, underground cavas.

Tasting note: Delicate pink with subtle salmon highlights. The nose offers fine red fruit aromas, citrus peel, floral notes of violets, and a sweet hint of brioche from the extended lees aging. On the palate, it is fresh and lively with finely integrated mousse and balanced acidity; the finish is characterized by ripe red fruit and great elegance.

Food pairing suggestion: Goes perfectly with tuna tartare, salmon sashimi, raw or fried prawns, Mediterranean tapas, creamy risottos or as an elegant aperitif.