Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: flowers, red fruit

Palate: fresh lively attack, balanced weight

Pale salmon in colour with intense aromas of flowers and red fruit, then a fresh, lively and balanced palate.

What it pairs with

  • Seafood paella
    A barrel-fermented rosé has the texture for a saffron rice dish.
  • Ham and melon
    Red fruit and flowers meet the sweetness of the melon.
  • Grilled halloumi
    Freshness and acidity handle a salty grilled cheese.

History

Unusually for a Spanish rosado, this one is direct pressed and then fermented for ten days in French oak barrels rather than in tank. The vines are thirty-five years old at Villafranca del Bierzo and Valtuille de Arriba, at 650 metres on clay with slate and quartzite.

Facts

Producer
Bodega del Abad · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Ten days of fermentation in French oak barrels after direct pressing
ABV
13.0%
Price
€10-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage

Frequently asked about Abad Dom Bueno Rosé

What does Abad Dom Bueno Rosé taste like?

Pale salmon in colour, with intense aromas of flowers and red fruit. In the mouth it is fresh, lively and balanced.

How is Abad Dom Bueno Rosé made?

The grapes are direct pressed and the juice then ferments for ten days in French oak barrels, which is unusual for a Spanish rosado.

When should I drink Abad Dom Bueno Rosé?

Drink within one to four years of the vintage, served between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Abad Dom Bueno Rosé?

Seafood paella, ham and melon, or grilled halloumi.

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