A Rosé From Yecla, Spain

A Rosé From Yecla, Spain:

Wine Reviewed
La Cason de Castaño Rosé 2009 12.5% alcohol about $8

There were no marketing materials so let’s quote from the back label. La Casona Rosé is a carefully made wine of 100% Monastrell. The grapes are sourced from dry farmed vineyard sites ranging from 8-15 years old. Blooming strawberry and raspberry aromas with a slight nose of bakery. It shows a fresh pleasing fruity palate. And now for my review.

At the first sips I found the wine strong and fairly long with a slightly harsh acidity. The initial meal consisted of chicken legs baked in Agave nectar with soy, sliced potatoes, and onions. When paired with the chicken this rosé was round and its acidity became refreshing. I tasted strawberries. This acidity did a good job of cutting the grease associated with the potatoes and onions and I now tasted some raspberry as well. A fresh tomato reduced the wine’s acidity, which was now balanced. The dessert of fresh strawberries sweetened but also muted this wine.

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