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Structure
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.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bass
The wine's saline mineral and light body are a natural partner for white fish. -
White asparagus with jamon
Mineral acidity and light red fruit complement asparagus and cured ham. -
Fresh goat's cheese salad
The wine's freshness and acidity are well matched with light, tangy cheese.
How to serve Picaro del Aguila Rosado
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bass, White asparagus with jamon, Fresh goat's cheese salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Picaro del Aguila Rosado was introduced in 2011 as a dry rosado from Dominio del Aguila's certified-organic mixed-planting parcels. It is a rare example of high-quality dry rosado from the Ribera del Duero DO.
- 2011: Picaro del Aguila Rosado first produced from organic mixed old-vine parcels at La Aguilera
Facts
- Producer
- Dominio del Aguila · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Albillo Mayor, Garnacha Tinta
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- Brief maceration, fermented in used French oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2011
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Picaro del Aguila Rosado
When should I drink Picaro del Aguila Rosado?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Picaro del Aguila Rosado?
Grilled sea bass is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White asparagus with jamon and Fresh goat's cheese salad. The wine's saline mineral and light body are a natural partner for white fish.
Is Picaro del Aguila Rosado vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Picaro del Aguila Rosado?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Albillo Mayor, Garnacha Tinta. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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