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XR Rosé 2022 Rosado

Marqués de Riscal, Rioja

A rosé that is not quite what it seems. The subtle salmon colour hides a wine with more body and alcohol (14% abv) than one might expect. The combination of old vine Garnacha and Viura provides tension, weight and a vertical, citrusy acidity reminiscent of grapefruit to support everything else. This is the second wine in the XR range after the brand was recovered for a Rioja Reserva evoking the special barrels that Riscal's French winemakers used to mark as Xtra Réserve. 16.5 points

Date tasted Wednesday 21st of June 2023
Reviewer Amaya Cervera
Grape Garnacha, Viura
Alcohol 14%
Bottle 75 cl.
Drink 2023-2024
Price 20 €