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SEXY Rosé 2008
Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Aragonês, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet
Soil type: Poor and rocky, of granitic or schist origin
Maturation: Only a few months in tank, the wine was bottled early to retain all freshness and primary aromas of the season.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Suggested food: Spicy grilled chicken, curried lentils, chick pea salad
Tasting Notes: Crystal clear ruby-cherry colour. Fragrance rich with the deep red fruits of Aragonês combined with floral notes from the elegant Touriga Nacional. Full presence in the mouth, with some sweetness balanced with the right level of acidity to maintain its freshness.
Bronze Medal at the CHALLENGE INTERNACIONAL DU VIN
$14.95 per bottle
Available by the bottle at LCBO Vintages through the June 6, 2009 Rosé release. To purchase your bottle, go to lcbo.com and enter product name or #117077 to check for store availability.