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SPAIN
EXPORT
in the first quarter of the year, ahead of the
summer season.
RODRIGO ESPINOSA, THE WINEMAKER
AT BODEGAS MARQUÉS DEL ATRIO
There is no denying that demand for rosé wine
has constantly increased over the past few
years, adds Donnan, particularly in markets
like Holland and Germany. Bobal, with its
low alcohol content and good acidity, appeals
to international palates. Also, the short, cold
macerations and saignee method used by the
winery produce wines that are very fresh yet
also offer up volume on the palate, and these
qualities are something present-day consumers
value.
BODEGAS MARQUÉS DEL ATRIO,
WHERE ROSÉ MEETS INTENSITY
According to Eduardo Peña, marketing director
at Bodegas Marqués del Atrio, the reason why
rosés have always been confined to “local
consumption” in Spain is because they have
never developed a full-fledged identity or robust
reputation. That is, until now, with a radical
change in direction.
The rosés crafted by Marqués del Atrio receive
the same care and attention as their red and
white counterparts, proudly displaying their
aromatic intensity. The nose delivers an
explosion of fruit aromas where red berries
are entwined with citrus perfumes and a dash
of flowers. Volume and freshness adorn the
palate. These features stem partly from the
choice of cold fermentation, which maximises
aromatic integrity, after the fruit has gone
direct-to-press.
ROSÉS ACCOUNT FOR 7 % OF PRODUCTION
AT BODEGAS MARQUÉS DEL ATRIO
This “more modern” style resonates with preferences
expressed in recent times in the global
marketplace, stresses Peña. Although sales of
rosé account for a marginal 5% of total exports,
the percentage is bound to increase due to
the rise in importer countries, adds Peña.
Yesterday’s Germany and the United Kingdom
SUMMER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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