Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: strawberry, cherry, mango
Palate: cherry, mulberry
Agiorgitiko and Syrah cold-macerated near freezing, giving strawberry, cherry and mango aromas over a full, lightly tannic rose palate of cherry and berries.
What it pairs with
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Seafood pasta
GAIA lists pasta with seafood first; the berry weight matches shellfish without flattening it. -
Grilled oily fish
The producer recommends grilled fatty fish, where the rose's tannic grip balances the oil. -
Baked vegetables in olive oil
Named by the producer; the mango note plays off sweet roasted peppers and aubergine. -
Fried small fish
The fresh cherry fruit and acidity cut the batter, a classic Greek taverna match.
Facts
- Producer
- GAIA Wines · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Agiorgitiko, Syrah
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks with no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €14-16 at retail
Frequently asked about GAIA S Rose
What does GAIA S Rose taste like?
GAIA lists aromas of strawberry, cherry and mango, and a palate of cherry and berry flavours in a full mouth with noticeable tannin.
How is GAIA S Rose made?
The grapes undergo pre-fermentation maceration on the skins at close to zero degrees Celsius, then ferment and age in stainless steel tanks with no oak contact.
What grapes are in GAIA S Rose?
It blends Agiorgitiko with Syrah. GAIA does not publish the exact proportions of the two varieties.
What food pairs with GAIA S Rose?
The producer recommends pasta with seafood, lightly oiled baked vegetables, grilled fatty fish, fried fish and baked fish.