JP Azeitão's Rosato is made from Syrah, a grape known worldwide and ideally suited for rosé wines. This is evident in this rosé wine from Bacalhôa. The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 400 meters and have reached considerable age. As a result, the plants produce full, powerful bunches. Due to the warm daytime temperatures in the vineyards, the subsoil is crucial. It retains a lot of moisture, allowing the deep-rooted plants to draw sufficient moisture from the ground. In addition, the wind from the sea, combined with the falling nighttime temperatures, provides the necessary cooling. Therefore, we can speak of a balanced growing season for Syrah grapes. Harvest begins when the grapes are fully ripe. After pressing, the Syrah juice is fermented at a low temperature to preserve its beautiful fruit aromas.
Well, those fruity aromas are definitely preserved. As soon as we open the bottle, the wonderfully fresh aromas greet us. Looking at the rosé in the glass, we see a beautiful light pink color, similar to what we're used to from Provence. That certainly bodes well. The nose offers lovely aromas of young red fruit like strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. At the finish, a fresh hint of citrus fruit makes us think we can smell summer. These aromas transform into refined flavor nuances of red fruit, with strawberry and raspberry predominating. Yet, this rosé is certainly not sweet, but actually refreshing, with a lovely hint of citrus remaining on the palate. The finish is certainly refreshing in combination with the red fruit.
