Delight in the youthful, fresh taste of Mateus Rosé Wine, with lovely hints of red fruit and a gentle sparkle. This 18.7cl small bottle is perfect for individual servings or special occasions, offering a balanced sweetness from 15g residual sugar.
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Youthful and fresh wine with a touch of sparkle and lovely hints of red fruit.
Manufacturer: Bottled by: Sogrape Vinhos, Sa, V.N. De Gaia, Portugal. Liberty Wines Ltd., London, SW4 6LY, UK.
Country of Origin: Portugal.
Packaging: Glass Bottle.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by volume | 10% |
| Grape variety | Baga, Rufete, Tinta Baroca, Touriga Franca |
| Type of closure | Screwcap |
| Storage instructions | This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years |
| Producer | Sogrape Vinhos |
| Winemaker | Diogo Sepulveda |
| Wine colour | Rosé |
| Agent | Liberty Wines Ltd |
History: The Mateus brand was established in 1942 by Fernando Van Zeller Guedes. The brand is most famous for its Mateus Rosé in the iconic flask-shaped bottle, designed to replicate soldiers' hip flasks in World War I. Today the wine making is looked after by Diogo Sepúlveda, who has 15 years of experience including work in the USA, Australia and France.
Regional information: Although the grapes are sourced from throughout Portugal, the Mateus style is based primarily on the Baga grape, which is the principal variety in the Bairrada region, where the winery is situated.
Vinification: Fermentation is carried out slowly, with no skins, in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16ºC. Fining is followed by cold stabilisation, after which the wine is filtered and bottled. A blend of Baga, Rufete, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Franca, the wine wears its 15 grams of residual sugar well, as the balance with the acidity is cleverly done to give a wine that, if tasted blind, would surprise many.
