In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red berry, rose petal, fresh bread, citrus

Palate: red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close

Mono-varietal Pinot Noir rose Cava from Caves Mascaro. Fresh red-fruited Catalan sparkler.

What it pairs with

  • Catalan tapas array Find catalan tapas array on TableJourney →
    Crisp rose Cava is built for a tapas spread.
  • Fresh strawberries with cream
    Red-berried rose and fresh strawberry share fruit vocabulary.
  • Iberian ham
    Salt-cured pork and red-berried rose Cava are a casual Catalan match.
  • Aperitivo bites
    Rose Cava keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and festive.

History

Mono-varietal Pinot Noir rose Cava from Caves Mascaro.

  1. 1990 — First Mascaro Pure Rose release

Facts

Producer
Caves Mascaro
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
DO Cava
Oak
Traditional method, on lees minimum 18 months
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mascaro Pure Rose Reserva

What does Mascaro Pure Rose taste like?

Red berry, rose petal, fresh bread and citrus on the nose; red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Mascaro Pure Rose?

Drink 1 to 5 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif or summer pour.

Is Mascaro Pure Rose vegan?

Yes. Caves Mascaro uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Mascaro Pure Rose?

Catalan tapas array is the canonical pairing. Fresh strawberries with cream, Iberian ham, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.

What grapes are in Mascaro Pure Rose?

100 percent Pinot Noir, the cellar's modern Blanc de Noirs rose style.

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