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SPAIN<br />
EXPORT<br />
have now been joined by the United States<br />
and Mexico, along with Asia, even though the<br />
pandemic did put a damper on exports.<br />
BODEGAS TEMPORE, GRENACHE,<br />
WHAT ELSE?<br />
THE TEAM AT BODEGAS TEMPORE<br />
Bodegas Tempore was the first to conquer<br />
international markets with its organic<br />
Grenache so it was only natural that the<br />
winery should choose the variety to make its<br />
rosés. “The choice of single varietal Grenache<br />
is a meaningful aspect of our identity”, admits<br />
Paula Yago Aznar, the winery’s owner, “along<br />
with our commitment to the environment and<br />
biodynamic farming”. Obviously, of paramount<br />
importance too is the unique terroir of the<br />
Lower Aragon region, with its limestone and<br />
mineral soils.<br />
Here, Grenache thrives and the variety is<br />
conducive to producing “very fruity, aromatic,<br />
elegant and fresh rosés, that work equally well<br />
for newbies as they do for the more demanding<br />
consumers”, explains Yago. These traits<br />
offer differentiation in overseas markets where<br />
demand is increasingly strong. Although rosés<br />
make up only a small share of production (8%),<br />
there is no denying that exports are flying<br />
high. Traditional markets, such as Belgium<br />
and Holland, have now been joined by other<br />
importer countries such as the United States<br />
and Central Europe.<br />
The rosés at Bodegas Tempore are extremely<br />
fruit-focused with very appealing, rich<br />
aromatics, length on the palate and freshness,<br />
none of which is a mere accident. The fruit is<br />
selected in the vineyard and harvested early “to<br />
preserve ideal acidity levels”, says Yago. Once<br />
at the winery, it goes direct-to-press in order<br />
to avoid contact between the must and the<br />
skins and produce a unique, subtle coral hue,<br />
which is every bit as appealing as the colour of<br />
Provence rosés!<br />
42 SUMMER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE