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