Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, jasmine, lime, fresh melon
Palate: rose loukoumi, silky citrus
Sweet pale grey-salmon in colour, youthfully fragrant with spring-like aromatic expression, light and silky in the mouth with an acidity that caresses the palate and holds for a long time.
What it pairs with
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Red mullet
Palivou names red fish; the light, silky palate keeps them from being overwhelmed. -
Shellfish platter
The producer lists shellfish, which the high acidity and jasmine lift complement. -
Sushi
Named by Palivou; the rose and lime aromatics work with raw fish and pickled ginger. -
Green salads
The producer recommends salads, matched by the wine's fresh melon note.
Facts
- Producer
- Ktima Palivou · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Moschofilero (100%)
- Classification
- PGI Peloponnese
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- €14-16 at retail
Frequently asked about La Vie en Rose
What does La Vie en Rose taste like?
Palivou describes a sweet pale grey-salmon colour and a youthfully fragrant wine with spring-like aromatic expression: rose petals, jasmine and lime alongside fresh melon and rose loukoumi. The mouth is light, silky and cool, staying rosy, with an acidity that caresses the palate and holds for a long time.
What grape is La Vie en Rose made from?
It is 100 percent Moschofilero, the grey-skinned Peloponnese variety, given two days of cold maceration at 8 degrees before white-wine vinification.
What temperature should La Vie en Rose be served at?
Palivou specifies 8 to 12 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with La Vie en Rose?
The producer recommends red fish, seafood, shellfish, sushi and salads.