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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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 The wine's strawberry register echoes Bellota-aged ham's salty-sweet richness.More wines for ham →Find iberian ham on TableJourney →
- Salmon tartare Light red-berry aromatics and bright acidity refresh raw oily fish.More wines for salmon →
- Watermelon and feta salad Summer-fruit echo with the wine's wild-strawberry register and saline drive.More wines for cheese →
- Strawberry tart The wine's berry aromatics layer with summer-fruit desserts.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
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.
- 1990Brut 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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