VALDEMONJAS | EL GALLINERO ROSÉE 2023 75cl

El Gallinero Rosée 2023 is one of Valdemonjas' most personal and unique creations. Born from the El Gallinero terroir, this rosé seeks to capture the vineyard's most delicate and ephemeral essence: the freshness of dew, the purity of the fruit, and the elegance of an extremely respectful winemaking process.

After several years of work and experimentation, the winery has managed to create a rosé of great identity in this small production, where subtlety and character coexist in perfect balance.

Characteristics

Winery: Valdemonjas

Appellation: Vino de Castilla y León

Vintage: 2023

Wine type: Rosé

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Production: 1,200 bottles

Vineyard: El Gallinero

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from the El Gallinero plot, located in Quintanilla de Arriba, at an altitude of 740 to 780 meters.

This vineyard was planted in 1998 and is trellised with a double Royat cordon. The plot has an east-west orientation and takes advantage of the particular conditions of the northern cliffs of the Duero, allowing for slow ripening and a remarkable preservation of freshness.

The calcareous soils, with the presence of marl, gypsum, sand, and deep clays, provide complexity and character to the wine.

The 2023 vintage was marked by a rainy winter that allowed for the recovery of water reserves after the extreme drought of the previous year. The subsequent dry spring and warm summer favored a harvest with great aromatic concentration and excellent structure.

Winemaking

El Gallinero Rosée is made by light direct pressing, seeking to obtain only the delicate expression of the white pulp of the Tempranillo with minimal influence from the skins.

The entire process is carried out under an inert atmosphere to preserve the most subtle aromas of the grape.

Fermentation proceeds slowly to enhance the aromatic complexity and the overall finesse.

Clarifications are carried out during the winter, taking advantage of natural low temperatures, following a philosophy of minimal intervention.

The sulfite content is very low, below 30 mg/l, reinforcing the purity and authenticity of the wine.

Tasting Notes

It presents an elegant, bright, and delicate pale pink color.

On the nose, fresh aromas of subtle red fruit, delicate flowers, and ethereal notes evoking youth and purity stand out.

On the palate, it shows a refined and fresh texture, with a balanced acidity that provides tension and vibrancy. The overall impression is light but with personality, leaving a clean, elegant, and persistent finish.

Food Pairing

Ideal for appetizers, fish, seafood, Mediterranean rice dishes, Asian cuisine, seasonal vegetables, and mild cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: between 8 and 10 ºC.

El Gallinero Rosée 2023 is Valdemonjas' most delicate interpretation. A very limited production rosé that seeks to express the beauty of simplicity, the freshness of youth, and the authenticity of a unique terroir alongside the Duero.