Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 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.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, redcurrant, rose petal, candied citrus

Palate: red berry, soft mousse, fine bead, delicate finish

Garnatxa-led rose Cava with a touch of Pinot Noir for elegance. Wild strawberry, redcurrant and rose petal aromatics over a soft creamy mousse and delicate citrus finish.

What it pairs with

  • Iberian ham Find iberian ham on TableJourney →
    The wine's strawberry register echoes Bellota-aged ham's salty-sweet richness.
  • Salmon tartare
    Light red-berry aromatics and bright acidity refresh raw oily fish.
  • Watermelon and feta salad
    Summer-fruit echo with the wine's wild-strawberry register and saline drive.
  • Strawberry tart
    The wine's berry aromatics layer with summer-fruit desserts.

History

Garnatxa-led rose Cava with Pinot Noir, vinified with short skin maceration for the salmon-pink hue. Part of Vilarnau's core range under Gonzalez Byass since the early 1990s.

  1. 1990: Brut Rosado launched as the brand's rose flagship

Facts

Producer
Vilarnau · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnatxa (85%), Pinot Noir (15%)
Classification
DO Cava Reserva
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 12 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
0-4 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Brut Rosado

What does Vilarnau Brut Rosado taste like?

Wild strawberry, redcurrant, rose petal and candied citrus on the nose; red berry, soft mousse, fine bead and a delicate finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium fresh finish.

When should I drink Vilarnau Brut Rosado?

Drink within 0 to 4 years of disgorgement. Rose Cava is built for freshness; the salmon-pink colour fades with extended ageing.

What grapes are in Vilarnau Brut Rosado?

85 percent Garnatxa with 15 percent Pinot Noir. Vinified with short skin maceration for the salmon-pink colour.

What food pairs with Vilarnau Brut Rosado?

Iberian ham, salmon tartare, watermelon and feta salad, and strawberry tart. The light red-fruit register works across savoury and sweet dishes.

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