Sileni Estates Sparkling Cuvée Rosé NV

Description

• Dry style
• Strawberry & raspberry
• Stone fruit & citrus
• Lively bubbles

"A flavoursome Rosé sparkling wine, the lifted bouquet shows stone fruit, citrus and strawberry tart aromas, followed by a succulent palate that is fruit expressive and smooth. It is immediate and friendly, and offers very easy drinking with vibrant fruit flavours" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2016

Raspberry, blackberry and strawberry flavours, with lively fresh bubbles. 

The Sparkling Rosé is grown in a variety of vineyards with a range of soil types including gravels, silt and clay loam. The different characteristics of these sites provide depth and complexity of flavour in this wine.

After harvest at optimum ripeness the fruit is gently pressed, then cool fermented in stainless steel tanks. Post ferment, it is left for a short period on gross lees to develop texture and mouth-feel. A portion of Merlot is added to the final blend for vibrant colour and flavour. The wine is then blended and bottled while young and carbonated. It is this carbonation that provides the lively, refreshing bubbles.

In ancient Greece the Sileni were companions of Dionysus, the god of wine, vineyards and theatre. When there was something to be celebrated, the Sileni were always on hand to encourage enjoyment of delicious food, great wine and social interaction. Named in their honour, Sileni Estates produces a range of wines made to be great collaborators, with a talent for enhancing flavours and textures.

Food Pairing: Designed for early drinking, serve well chilled with charcuteries, sushi or smoked salmon.