Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white flowers

Palate: fat and sweet-fruited, plenty of freshness, well balanced acidity

Pale orange with a thin layer of colour, intense on the nose with white flowers, then a fat, sweet-fruited palate with plenty of freshness and balance.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled squid with garlic
    The fatty texture and freshness carry plancha shellfish.
  • Chicken and pepper skewers
    A rosé made with white grapes in the blend suits mixed grill plates.
  • Fresh sheep cheese with honey
    White flowers and sweet fruit meet the honey.

History

Aphrodisiaque Rosé blends Mencía with Godello from the estate's vineyards in the Los Barrios district of Ponferrada, where the continental climate's temperature swing builds aroma and colour.

Facts

Producer
Almázcara Majara · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía, Godello
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Unoaked
ABV
13.0%
Price
€9-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage

Frequently asked about Aphrodisiaque Rosé

What does Aphrodisiaque Rosé taste like?

Pale orange with a thin layer of colour. The aroma is intense with recall of white flowers. In the mouth it is fat and sweet-fruited with plenty of freshness, well balanced and with good acidity.

What grapes are in Aphrodisiaque Rosé?

Mencía and Godello together, from the estate's vineyards at Los Barrios in Ponferrada.

When should I drink Aphrodisiaque Rosé?

Drink within one to three years of the vintage, served cold.

What food pairs with Aphrodisiaque Rosé?

Grilled squid with garlic, chicken and pepper skewers, or fresh sheep cheese with honey.

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