Château d’Aqueria is the largest estate of Tavel. It has been making wines in Tavel since the end of the 16th century. While Tavel is a specific wine region in France, the region only makes one highly distinct style of wine. Unlike the ultra-pale, light rosés, Tavel wines undergo a longer grape-skin maceration (often 12 to 72 hours). This gives them a dark pink or ruby hue, higher tannins, and rich, spicy, berry flavors.
This Château d’Aqueria Tavel is made from grapes that are handpicked from Château d’Aqueria’s own vineyards. They are then destemmed, followed by a maceration to extract color. Château d’Aqueria Tavel is a beautiful deep pink color that is nearly red. It has delicate aromas of strawberry and candied cherry. On the palate, it medium-light bodied rosé is bone dry (little or no residual sugar) at 14% ABV, has medium acidity and finishes with great red fruit flavor.
Excerpt Taken From: Ever Wonder Wine
Author: Mark Kirkpatrick
