Weingut über:
Rosé dos Villões
-- Weingut: This Rosé is produced from Tinta Negra grapes. The grape Tinta Negra is part of the ancient composition of grapes of this island, being still today the base for the wines that make this island famous. Rare, it is also found in small quantities in two other regions, always close to the ocean where it is known as Molar in Colares or Saborinho in the Azores, but it should not be confused with the varietal Negra Mole from the Algarve. It seems that its role in the past was to taint white wine in order to give it a golden hue very much in fashion at the time. Here, we are testing the potential of this grape in Rosé. The grapes were harvested manually, transported in 35kg boxes and selected at a sorting table. Destemming without crushing the grapes and then pressed. Decantation after 24 hours, fermentation in stainless steel between 14-16oC. Aging on lees for 6 months. Open ruby-rose color. Intense nose, notes of fresh crushed strawberry, some vegetab- le. Fresh, crispy, present acidity, excelent salinity. Great persistence.