Mateus The Original Rose 750 ml

Original Legacy Wines

Youthful and Fresh Wine with a Touch of Sparkle and Lovely Hints of Red Fruit

Not to Be Opened with Gas or Air Pumps

Type of Closure: Screwcap

Current Vintage: NV
Producer: Sogrape Vinhos, S.A.
Grape Variety: Rufete, Baga, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Red Grape Blend
Winemaker: Miguel Pessanha
Agent: Liberty Wines

Vinification Details: 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.

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 Miguel Pessanha, who has a Masters in Oenology from the University of Bordeaux. His strong focus on quality wine making has contributed to the continuing sales growth for what is one of the UK's best-selling rosé.
Regional Information: Miguel sources grapes from throughout Portugal, but Mateus is based primarily on the Baga grape, which is the principal variety in Bairrada, where the winery is situated.

Alcohol By Volume: 11
Tasting Notes: Youthful and Fresh Wine with a Touch of Sparkle and Lovely Hints of Red Fruit