COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Bodegas Contreras Ruiz
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clavellina Rosado is crafted by Bodegas Contreras Ruiz, a producer nestled beside the stunning Doñana National Park on Spain's Atlantic coast. Their philosophy centers on creating complex wines that authentically express a single grape variety, showcasing the unique characteristics imparted by the site and soil. This Syrah rosé hails from the D.O. Condado de Huelva in Andalucía, a region characterized by its Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influences, mild winters, and warm, sunny summers. The vineyards feature flat to gently rolling terrain with neutral to slightly alkaline, loamy, and chalky soils, where the Syrah vines are approximately 15 years old.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard is located next to the Doñana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fact 02
The D.O. Condado de Huelva region experiences around 3,000 hours of sunshine annually.
Fact 03
This rosé is made from 100% Syrah, a grape more commonly known for producing full-bodied red wines.
Fact 04
Bodegas Contreras Ruiz works organically, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The viticulture for Clavellina Rosado is committed to organic practices, reflecting the producer's dedication to environmental stewardship. Grapes are meticulously harvested by hand to ensure optimal quality. In the cellar, the winemaking process involves a period of maceration on the skins, carefully controlled to achieve the wine's distinctive pale salmon-pink color. Following alcoholic fermentation, the must is extracted and allowed to rest on its fine lees until bottling, a technique that contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. Notably, this rosé undergoes no oak aging, preserving the fresh, fruit-driven character of the Syrah grape.
