Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: orange blossom, cherry, butter
Palate: rose petal, creamy cherry
Soft pink in the glass, elegant on the nose with orange blossom, cherry and butter, balanced on the palate with cool acidity and a creamy texture where rose petal and cherry dominate.
What it pairs with
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Pasta with light red sauce
Barafakas names this pairing; the cool acidity handles the tomato. -
Pizza with charcuterie
The producer lists pizza with cured meats, matched by the creamy texture. -
Salmon
Named by Barafakas; the buttery note in the nose echoes the fish's richness. -
Smoked eel
The producer recommends smoked eel, where the rose petal lift cuts the smoke.
Facts
- Producer
- Barafakas Winery · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Agiorgitiko (50%), Grenache Rouge (50%)
- Oak
- No oak; co-fermentation of both varieties in stainless steel at 15 to 17 degrees, then about two months of lees suspension
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €13-15 at retail
Frequently asked about Saint Modesto Rose
What does Saint Modesto Rose taste like?
Barafakas describes a soft pink colour, elegant on the nose with notes of orange blossom, cherry and butter, and a balanced taste with cool acidity and a creamy texture where rose petal and cherry aromas dominate.
What grapes are in Saint Modesto Rose?
It is 50 percent Agiorgitiko and 50 percent Grenache Rouge, co-fermented rather than blended after vinification.
How dry is Saint Modesto Rose?
The producer states residual sugars of 0.57 grams per litre, which is fully dry.
What food pairs with Saint Modesto Rose?
Barafakas recommends pasta with light red sauces, pizza with charcuterie, salmon and smoked eel, served at 12 to 14 degrees Celsius.