Vera Rosa | PGI Crete Dry Rose Wine Merlot Moschato Spinas (2022) 750ml | Strataridakis Winery
Vera Rosa 13% alc, Still, Dry Rose Wine, Merlot 50% - Moschato Spinas 50%, PGI Crete - Strataridakis Winery
VERA ROSA
An inspired rosé vinification for noble Merlot and aromatic Spinas Moscato. Shiny and clear in appearance with a pale pink color. In the mouth it is fruity, light and subtle with pleasant acidity and a lasting aftertaste. The aromas of rose and fresh pomegranate dominate.
It is excellently combined with oily foods, fried foods, dolmades, chicken juvetsi, plaki fish.
Served at a temperature of 10o-14oC
the merlot...
Merlot is a paraphrase of merle, which in French means little blackbird. This wonderful French variety is the result of crossing Cabernet Franc and the endangered variety, Magdeleine Noire des Charentes.
Its grapes are distinguished by their large, round, blue-blue raisins, with a thin skin and velvety tannins, but high sugar content. The small bunch production of the vines contributes significantly to the quality of the wines, as does the ageing, which adds character and finesse.
It gives wines of medium body and acidity with medium velvety tannins. With a deep ruby colour with purple highlights. Typical aromas for Merlot are plum and chocolate with barrel ageing acquiring notes of vanilla, sweet tobacco, mocha and overall coffee aromas.
VERA ROSA FEATURES
CATEGORY: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Crete
DIVERSE COMPOSITION: Merlot 50% - Moschato Spinas 50%
TYPE: Rose Dry Wine
MATURATION: Tank
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13 %
ALTITUDE: 200 -280 Meters
GRAPE: Harvest by hand. Third ten days of August
TYPE OF FIELD: Loamy
AWARDS AND SCORES
2021 Vintage: THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2022 – GOLD / 91 points
and BEST ROSE WINE OF THE COMPETITION