Winemaker Notes
This sparkling wine is made following a meticulous selection of grapes from Belasco de Baquedano's oldest vineyards, located in Alto Agrelo, 1,020 meters above sea level. It has an attractive violet-pink hue that is typical of the Malbec variety. On the nose, it reveals a range of aromas of red fruits (cherry, plum and strawberry), which, together with the violets make this an extremely harmonious, well-balanced sparkling Rosa. All the sensations perceived in the nose are reflected in the mouth, with an excellent freshness, elegance and finesse.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The Belasco de Baquedano Rosa de Argentina Brut Nature Rosé is a lovely and stylish example that Malbec doesn't always have to be a red wine. TASTING NOTES: This offers tart red fruit aromas and flavors. Pair it with pan-fried jumbo prawns. (Tasted: July 12, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
A term typically reserved for Champagne and Sparkling Wines, non-vintage or simply “NV” on a label indicates a blend of finished wines from different vintages (years of harvest). To make non-vintage Champagne, typically the current year’s harvest (in other words, the current vintage) forms the base of the blend. Finished wines from previous years, called “vins de reserve” are blended in at approximately 10-50% of the total volume in order to achieve the flavor, complexity, body and acidity for the desired house style. A tiny proportion of Champagnes are made from a single vintage.
There are also some very large production still wines that may not claim one particular vintage. This would be at the discretion of the winemaker’s goals for character of the final wine.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.