In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, brioche lees
Palate: red fruit, creamy mousse, saline lift, fine bead
Soalheiro's traditional-method rosé sparkling: Pinot Noir-Alvarinho blend with wild strawberry and rose petal over a saline lift and creamy mousse.
What it pairs with
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Charcuterie boards with presunto
Red-fruit register and saline lift partner cured pork; fine bead refreshes between bites. -
Grilled salmon with citrus
Raspberry and rose-petal aromatics partner the oily fish and citrus glaze. -
Strawberry tarts
Wild-strawberry aromatic echo makes it a textbook fruit-dessert match. -
Cherry chocolate truffles
Red-fruit lift and brioche lees partner dark chocolate and cherry centres.
History
Soalheiro Mineral Rosé Espumante is the estate's traditional-method rosé sparkling, blending Pinot Noir with Alvarinho. Released within the broader Soalheiro espumante range from the Alvaredo home vineyards.
- 2013 — Soalheiro Mineral Rosé Espumante added to the estate's traditional-method range
Facts
- Producer
- Soalheiro
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (60%), Alvarinho (40%)
- Classification
- Espumante de Qualidade
- Oak
- Stainless steel base wine; minimum 18 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2013
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Soalheiro Mineral Rosé Espumante
What does Mineral Rosé Espumante taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal and brioche lees on the nose; red fruit, creamy mousse, saline lift and fine bead on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 0 to 5 years from disgorgement. Serve chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
What grapes are in this rosé sparkling?
Pinot Noir (around 60 percent) and Alvarinho (around 40 percent). The Pinot Noir gives the red-fruit register and colour; Alvarinho contributes the saline minerality.
What food pairs with this sparkling?
Charcuterie with presunto, grilled salmon with citrus, strawberry tarts and cherry chocolate truffles.