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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
Aroma: pomegranate, cherry, watermelon, passion fruit
Palate: spring fruit, soft red berry
Salmon-coloured with garnet highlights, a bright and crisp rose with a clear, straightforward nose of pomegranate, cherry, watermelon and passion fruit and a soft, pleasantly balanced palate.
What it pairs with
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Octopus braised in wine
Semeli names octopus braised in wine; the crisp acidity balances the slow-cooked richness. -
Stuffed vegetables
The producer recommends gemista; the watermelon and pomegranate notes suit rice-stuffed tomatoes. -
Moussaka
Named by Semeli; the wine sits between white and red, with enough mouthfeel for bechamel. -
Large grilled fish
The producer lists large fish, where the soft palate and fresh fruit work with charred skin.
Facts
- Producer
- Semeli Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache Rouge
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €16-18 at retail
Frequently asked about Semeli Delear Rose
What does Semeli Delear taste like?
Semeli describes a salmon colour with garnet highlights, a bright, crisp rose with a clear and straightforward nose. It is fruity with hints of pomegranate, cherry, watermelon and passion fruit, soft on the palate and right at the midpoint between white and red.
What grapes are in Semeli Delear?
It is a dry varietal rose made from Syrah and Grenache Rouge. Semeli does not publish the blend proportions.
What temperature should Semeli Delear be served at?
The producer specifies 8 to 12 degrees Celsius, which keeps the crispness and the spring and summer fruit aromas intact.
What food pairs with Semeli Delear?
Semeli recommends all summer fare, from large fish and octopus braised in wine to stuffed vegetables and moussaka.