Ridgeview Fitzrovia Rosé

Description

A gorgeous salmon colour with a beautiful nose of raspberry, citrus and honey. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with intense red berry fruit flavours. Enjoy Fitzrovia (Rosé) in the sunshine. A lovely accompaniment with canapés, lobster or summer berries.

Awards

Silver Decanter Medal

Certificates

Vinification

Handpicked, followed by whole bunch pressing conducted with respect to the must separation as stipulated by and within the CIVC permitted limits.  Alcoholic fermentation with yeast specially prepared by Institute Œnologique de Champagne.  100% malolactic conversion (MLF). Suitable for vegetarians and vegans as no animal products used in fining.

Vineyard

Grapes sourced from vineyards across the South East of England

Soil Type

Vineyards spread across the South East with a combination of chalk, clay and sandstone soils. Generally south facing sites, free draining slopes in and around the South Downs of England. Aprox 10 - 50 meters above sea level with a cool maritime climate.

Viticulture

Vines up to 20 years in age. Combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier varietals. Vine density average 4000 per hectare. Double guyot pruning with vertical shoot positing training.

Maturation

First fermentation in stainless steel VAT's followed by 22 months second fermentation in purpose 

Food Pairing

Fantastic pairing with Lobster bisque, Canapés, Summer berries and Sunshine.