Garnarcha

Gran Feudo Rosado 2005

A lot of people will disagree with me, but I think that rose (or rosado in Spanish) is possibly the most versatile food wine.  In spring and summer it goes with just about anything, especially seafood and spicy dishes.  And it is almost always under $20.

Gran Feudo is an old favorite, its dirt cheap and you can buy it in the supermarket.  Perfect with antipasto or cheese to start off a BBQ or with a paella or salmon.  It looks kind of flash in its tall clear bottle that shows off the colour, I didn't get to take a photo of this bottle before it was all gone! 

Its made from garnarcha and fermented on skins for a day or so until the colour is a deep pink.  

Deep, but bright pink in colour.  The nose is filled with strawberries, with some other red berries for backup.  In the mouth its tart light cherry with some darker fruit in the background and shake of white pepper on the finish.  And don't worry, theres no sugar.  Nice and dry with enough acid to freshen up your mouth as your shovel in some more paella.  87 Pts.

Source: Retail Cost: $13 Closure: Conventional Cork

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