2021 Belondrade Quinta Clarisa Rosado

Gastronomically, this works like a rosé, though Didier Belondrade prefers to think of it as a light red. It is made from a combination of Tempranillo and Syrah vines cultivated in sandy soils; those soils are responsible for the mid-palate textural finesse. Notes of strawberry and white flower are followed by a dusting of white pepper on the finish. Works as well with antipasti as it does chilled straight from the fridge. Keep your eyes on the ladybird on the label; it moves around from one bottle to another. (NT 12/08/22)