2023 Venus la Universal Dido La Solució Rose
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| Type of Wine | Rosé |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Montsant (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2031 |
| Available as of | Oct 28, 2025 |
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Description
Sara Pérez is the wife of René Barbier, who produces the famous Clos Mogador, Espectacle, and Manyetes wines. Sara Pérez also heads the family estate, Clos Martinet. She also works closely with her brother, Adria, at Cims de Porrera. Her father, José Luis Pérez, a key figure in the Spanish wine world, is proud of his children. He remains active in various wine projects. Together with her husband, René Barbier (Clos Mogador), Sara Pérez owns and vinifies superb wines at Venus La Universal. As a tribute to every small food producer from the 1920s who aspired to become great, Sara named this mini-estate Compania Universal de Vinos.
This Dido Rosat is made with different types of Garnatxa (Grenache) (grey, red, and white), as well as Macabeu and Carinyena to provide acidity and reduce the alcohol content. The 2022 Dido Rosa was not bottled until mid-March 2024. The Dido La Solució Rosa is a blend of:
Garnatxa negra 50%
Macabeu 20%
Ull de Llebre 15%
Carinyena 10%
Garnatxa blanca 2,5%
Garnatxa gris 2,5%
After all the grape varieties were pressed simultaneously, the majority of the grapes were fermented in old oak barrels. The fermentation process was lengthy, lasting a full 6-9 months. This process was then followed by 16 months of aging in a 60-year-old 4000-liter oak foudre and a 3000-liter clay pot, which constitutes the entire production.
It has more acidity and freshness, but also boasts superb complexity thanks to its long aging in used barriques. The acidity gives it a very young feel. This will develop further in the bottle, which is unusual for a rosé. But this rosé is unusual, and Parker writes: " In fact, I wouldn't even call it a rosé. If you want to surprise someone, open a bottle of this. A rosé that is more white than the white... " This is truly beautiful, like all Sara Pérez Venus wines, and is a wine that can age wonderfully, in the style of the Tondonia Rosé.
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
1. Salad with grilled peach, burrata and basil
The soft, creamy burrata contrasts with the acidity of the wine, while the grilled peach and basil enhance the fruity and spicy notes.
2. Tuna tataki with sesame, radish and soy dressing
The umami in the tuna and soy brings out the depth in the wine, and the freshness of the radish complements the lively acidity.
3. Roasted chicken with harissa, sweet potato and lime zest
The spicy harissa and sweet potato give the dish a warm base that harmonizes with the spicy and slightly smoky notes in the wine. The lime zest keeps it fresh.
4. Grilled zucchini with lemon, mint and feta
The salty feta and fresh herbs emphasize the tension between fruit and acidity in the wine. The zucchini's structure complements the light yet distinct character of this rosé.
5. Prawns with saffron mayonnaise, fennel and blood orange
The juicy prawns enhance the salty and fresh character of the wine, while saffron and orange bring out the Mediterranean notes in the glass.
6. Quail stuffed with dried apricot, almond and orange zest
The combination of light game, fruity notes and nuttiness perfectly complements the wine's complex flavour profile, where freshness and structure are central.
In some cases, wines are given a kind of wax seal instead of a regular capsule. This serves no purpose and has the disadvantage that it hardens quite quickly, and pieces can easily crumble off (spontaneously, during transport, etc.). This has no effect on the quality of the wine. We cannot provide any guarantees for this.
Specifications
| Available as of | Oct 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | Rosé |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Catalunya |
| Appellation | Montsant (Appellation) |
| Winery | Venus la Universal |
| Grape | Carignan, Grenache, Macabeo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2031 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$32
Drink Date:
2025 - 2031
The 2023 Dido La Solució Rosa, a wine that transcends its color and category, came in at 14% alcohol and still feels harmonious and with an austere and stony sensation in the round and lush palate. It has more fruit than the 2022 that I tasted next to it. In 2023, the heat translated into ripeness, in 2022, austerity. This year they bottled it earlier.
2022 and 2023 were two years of extreme drought, difficult years, initially similar to 2012. The wines are generous with very good ripeness, but the tannins in 2023 are gentler than in 2022. Yields were low, but the 2022s are quite balanced, and in 2023, they had even lower yields. They had to harvest earlier and do shorter macerations to achieve a more fragile balance. 2022 was more difficult; there were water reserves and the vegetative growth was kind of normal, so the plants suffered more. 2023 is more generous, and the 2022s can have harder tannins. In 2022, they had 112 days above 32 degrees Celsius, a different kind of heat than what they experienced in the 1990s. The warmer years in the '90s would be mild years today... In 2021, they produced their most elegant wines to date, and the Venus and Venus de La Figuera were sublime.
Published: May 01, 2025
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Venus la universal is the project of Sara Pérez she is the wife of Rene Barbier who makes the famous Clos Mogador, Espectacle and Manyetes. Sara Pérez is also in charge of the Clos Martinet family domain. In addition, she works closely with her brother Adria on Cims de Porrera. Father José Luis Pérez, one of the most important figures in the Spanish wine world, is proud of his children. He himself remains active in various wine projects. Sara Pérez owns and vinifies two beautiful wines on Venus La Universal, together with her husband René Barbier (Clos Mogador). As a tribute to every small food manufacturer from the 1920s who wanted to become big, Sara has baptized this mini-domain Compania Universal de Vinos. There on 'La Uni', as she likes to call it, she has created almost the mother of all feminine wines: Venus. And 'Dido' is the more than exemplary daughter of 'Venus'.
René and Sara took the goddess Venus as inspiration for this project. One of their goals is therefore to "interpret femininity through a bottle of wine". This may seem like a strange choice for a bodega working out Grenache and Carignan wines in Southern Catalonia, but it makes sense once you've tasted it. These are incredibly elegant, refined, sensual expressions from the Denominació d'Origen Montsant, with understated alcohol levels and enormous texture.
The grapes for the wines come from vineyards owned by four different grape-growing families in Falset, as well as another small plot owned by Venus. You could call Venus a negociative project, but it is more correct to say that it is a partnership between these four families and René and Sara. Venus is the sole customer of these small growers, so their grapes are grown in accordance with the strict ecological standards set by the couple. The grapes for Dido come from the Falset area, from vineyards with soils based on decomposed granite called sauló. These soils are low in organic matter and contribute to the production of grapes with great ripeness and fruit aromas. The grapes for Venus come from clay-limy soils between Marçà and Guiamets. These soils promote a slow, elegant and complex maturity.
Order Venus la Universal wines online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Venus la Universal wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!
Sara Pérez is the wife of René Barbier, who produces the famous Clos Mogador, Espectacle, and Manyetes wines. Sara Pérez also heads the family estate, Clos Martinet. She also works closely with her brother, Adria, at Cims de Porrera. Her father, José Luis Pérez, a key figure in the Spanish wine world, is proud of his children. He remains active in various wine projects. Together with her husband, René Barbier (Clos Mogador), Sara Pérez owns and vinifies superb wines at Venus La Universal. As a tribute to every small food producer from the 1920s who aspired to become great, Sara named this mini-estate Compania Universal de Vinos.
This Dido Rosat is made with different types of Garnatxa (Grenache) (grey, red, and white), as well as Macabeu and Carinyena to provide acidity and reduce the alcohol content. The 2022 Dido Rosa was not bottled until mid-March 2024. The Dido La Solució Rosa is a blend of:
Garnatxa negra 50%
Macabeu 20%
Ull de Llebre 15%
Carinyena 10%
Garnatxa blanca 2,5%
Garnatxa gris 2,5%
After all the grape varieties were pressed simultaneously, the majority of the grapes were fermented in old oak barrels. The fermentation process was lengthy, lasting a full 6-9 months. This process was then followed by 16 months of aging in a 60-year-old 4000-liter oak foudre and a 3000-liter clay pot, which constitutes the entire production.
It has more acidity and freshness, but also boasts superb complexity thanks to its long aging in used barriques. The acidity gives it a very young feel. This will develop further in the bottle, which is unusual for a rosé. But this rosé is unusual, and Parker writes: " In fact, I wouldn't even call it a rosé. If you want to surprise someone, open a bottle of this. A rosé that is more white than the white... " This is truly beautiful, like all Sara Pérez Venus wines, and is a wine that can age wonderfully, in the style of the Tondonia Rosé.
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
1. Salad with grilled peach, burrata and basil
The soft, creamy burrata contrasts with the acidity of the wine, while the grilled peach and basil enhance the fruity and spicy notes.
2. Tuna tataki with sesame, radish and soy dressing
The umami in the tuna and soy brings out the depth in the wine, and the freshness of the radish complements the lively acidity.
3. Roasted chicken with harissa, sweet potato and lime zest
The spicy harissa and sweet potato give the dish a warm base that harmonizes with the spicy and slightly smoky notes in the wine. The lime zest keeps it fresh.
4. Grilled zucchini with lemon, mint and feta
The salty feta and fresh herbs emphasize the tension between fruit and acidity in the wine. The zucchini's structure complements the light yet distinct character of this rosé.
5. Prawns with saffron mayonnaise, fennel and blood orange
The juicy prawns enhance the salty and fresh character of the wine, while saffron and orange bring out the Mediterranean notes in the glass.
6. Quail stuffed with dried apricot, almond and orange zest
The combination of light game, fruity notes and nuttiness perfectly complements the wine's complex flavour profile, where freshness and structure are central.
In some cases, wines are given a kind of wax seal instead of a regular capsule. This serves no purpose and has the disadvantage that it hardens quite quickly, and pieces can easily crumble off (spontaneously, during transport, etc.). This has no effect on the quality of the wine. We cannot provide any guarantees for this.
| Available as of | Oct 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | Rosé |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Catalunya |
| Appellation | Montsant (Appellation) |
| Winery | Venus la Universal |
| Grape | Carignan, Grenache, Macabeo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2031 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$32
Drink Date:
2025 - 2031
The 2023 Dido La Solució Rosa, a wine that transcends its color and category, came in at 14% alcohol and still feels harmonious and with an austere and stony sensation in the round and lush palate. It has more fruit than the 2022 that I tasted next to it. In 2023, the heat translated into ripeness, in 2022, austerity. This year they bottled it earlier.
2022 and 2023 were two years of extreme drought, difficult years, initially similar to 2012. The wines are generous with very good ripeness, but the tannins in 2023 are gentler than in 2022. Yields were low, but the 2022s are quite balanced, and in 2023, they had even lower yields. They had to harvest earlier and do shorter macerations to achieve a more fragile balance. 2022 was more difficult; there were water reserves and the vegetative growth was kind of normal, so the plants suffered more. 2023 is more generous, and the 2022s can have harder tannins. In 2022, they had 112 days above 32 degrees Celsius, a different kind of heat than what they experienced in the 1990s. The warmer years in the '90s would be mild years today... In 2021, they produced their most elegant wines to date, and the Venus and Venus de La Figuera were sublime.
Published: May 01, 2025
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Venus la universal is the project of Sara Pérez she is the wife of Rene Barbier who makes the famous Clos Mogador, Espectacle and Manyetes. Sara Pérez is also in charge of the Clos Martinet family domain. In addition, she works closely with her brother Adria on Cims de Porrera. Father José Luis Pérez, one of the most important figures in the Spanish wine world, is proud of his children. He himself remains active in various wine projects. Sara Pérez owns and vinifies two beautiful wines on Venus La Universal, together with her husband René Barbier (Clos Mogador). As a tribute to every small food manufacturer from the 1920s who wanted to become big, Sara has baptized this mini-domain Compania Universal de Vinos. There on 'La Uni', as she likes to call it, she has created almost the mother of all feminine wines: Venus. And 'Dido' is the more than exemplary daughter of 'Venus'.
René and Sara took the goddess Venus as inspiration for this project. One of their goals is therefore to "interpret femininity through a bottle of wine". This may seem like a strange choice for a bodega working out Grenache and Carignan wines in Southern Catalonia, but it makes sense once you've tasted it. These are incredibly elegant, refined, sensual expressions from the Denominació d'Origen Montsant, with understated alcohol levels and enormous texture.
The grapes for the wines come from vineyards owned by four different grape-growing families in Falset, as well as another small plot owned by Venus. You could call Venus a negociative project, but it is more correct to say that it is a partnership between these four families and René and Sara. Venus is the sole customer of these small growers, so their grapes are grown in accordance with the strict ecological standards set by the couple. The grapes for Dido come from the Falset area, from vineyards with soils based on decomposed granite called sauló. These soils are low in organic matter and contribute to the production of grapes with great ripeness and fruit aromas. The grapes for Venus come from clay-limy soils between Marçà and Guiamets. These soils promote a slow, elegant and complex maturity.
Order Venus la Universal wines online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Venus la Universal wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!