Viña ZORZAL ROSADO 2008

Vinícola Corellana, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is deeply committed to granting all its wines the singular character and identity of the grape varieties native to our home, Navarra.
That's how the elegant rosé Viña ZORZAL ROSADO 2008, made from the much-appreciated Garnacha grape, came to be.
Characterized by extraordinary harmony, it is at once refined and delightfully refreshing.

VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY:
Fernando Perez de Obanos / Pilar Salazar

HARVEST: 2008
Spring was very rainy, which aided growth.
Relatively mild summer temperatures, cloudy but very dry, which delayed the veraison compared to recent years.
The harvest itself took place during dry weather with low nighttime temperatures, which insured the grapes' perfect health.

GRAPE VARIETY:
100% GARNACHA

VINEYARD:
30+year-old vines located in the Ombatillo district in Corella.

VINIFICATION:
Hand-picked grapes.
Traditional free-run method.
Light maceration at 8ºC in pre-fermentation stage.
Controlled temperature alcoholic fermentation at 18ºC in 15,000-liter stainless steel vats.
Allowed to rest on its delicate lees to lend the wine body and structure.
Following racking, the wine was stabilized and bottled at the very peak of youth.

TASTING NOTES:
Color: Pinkish raspberry of medium intensity. Clean, very brilliant.
Nose: Fresh, delicate, and floral, with memories of wild berries. Strawberry notes typical of the Garnacha grape.
Mouth: Light and tasty, lively acidity, nice body and very agreeable to the palate, mild bitter hints, an uncharacteristically long finish in the mouth for a rosé.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Lovely with raw, stewed or grilled vegetables, rice dishes.
Also nice to drink in between meals.
Serve chilled at 7-9ºC.
Preferably consumed one year following its elaboration.