COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Sugrue Pierre
REGION
South Downs
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sugrue Rosé Ex Machina is a 2016 vintage sparkling rosé from the South Downs region of England, produced by Sugrue Pierre. The wine's name, 'Ex Machina,' references a fortunate outcome from a challenging growing season marked by spring frost and a small yield. Winemaker Dermot Sugrue is known for his dedication to meticulous vineyard work and patient winemaking. The South Downs region is recognized for its chalk soils and climate, which are conducive to producing quality sparkling wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Ex Machina' means 'from the machine' or 'from the gods' in Latin.
Fact 02
The wine's rosé color comes from adding 20% red Pinot Noir wine.
Fact 03
This wine spent a total of 5 years aging before release.
Fact 04
The 2016 harvest yield was 3,750 kg per hectare.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sugrue Rosé Ex Machina 2016 was fermented in stainless steel tanks without undergoing malolactic fermentation. The rosé color is achieved by the addition of 20% red Pinot Noir wine. The wine was aged for four years on its lees, followed by an additional year on cork. The 2016 vintage experienced a challenging growing season with spring frost, resulting in a reduced yield but good grape ripeness. The wine was bottled in July 2017 and has a dosage of 9 grams per liter.
