2024 CEPA 21 HITO Rose

The vineyards of Bodegas Cepa 21 are one of its greatest assets. They are located at an altitude of between 750 and 900 meters above sea level and face north. Both factors allow the grapes to ripen gradually, giving them complexity and freshness. The project has 50 hectares of its own vineyards on soils of silty sand, clay or limestone, most of them very close to the winery and planted with the clone of the area's century-old vineyards (the purest Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero). The winery is equipped with fully equipped facilities, consisting of a tasting room with a beautiful view of the barrel room, a terrace that is a true viewpoint over a sea of vineyards and a hall with a spectacular window that combines the modernity of the complex with the tradition of the vineyard, Cepa 21 is pure minimalism and efficiency. Read more in the tab: Winery

The word Hito means milestone and is often a stone column used to indicate direction or distance on roads or to demarcate an area. Hito wines were born from the idea of offering a wine with the freshest, most aromatic version of what Emilio Moro (CEPA21) can offer without extensive aging and using the same grapes as in their great red wines. It is new, it is a milestone in the way of making wine and it is a milestone in price.

The grapes for this great rosé have only been macerated for a few hours at low temperature. The fermentation is between 12 and 15 degrees for 20 days and then has had 3 months of maturation on its lees (sur lie). The Hito rosé has a very light pink color like a Provence rosé, but with the class of the Tempranillo grape which provides more complexity. In the nose the Hito rosé is intense, fresh and crisp with ripe red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, which later evolves into more flowers with more complex tones. The feeling in the mouth is very fresh and silky with balanced acidity. The aftertaste is long and pleasant and this is one of the best rosés in its price range. This is incomparable with the many rosés that pay more attention to the bottle and marketing than to the content, but anyway this also comes from the Moro family. Delicious as an aperitif, but also great as a dinner wine with Asian food or Sushi for example.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find information about this beautiful winery, its wines and the location of the vineyards. We will automatically send this to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to collect the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
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The CEPA 21 HITO Rosé is a refined, modern rosé from Ribera del Duero, made from Tempranillo. This rosé is characterized by fresh red fruit such as raspberry, strawberry and red currant, complemented by a light spiciness, floral tones and a lively acidity. The wine is dry, elegant and fresh, but with sufficient structure to be versatile at the table.

1. Salad with watermelon, feta and mint
The juiciness of the watermelon and the saltiness of the feta together create a nice contrast that perfectly matches the fresh acidity and fruitiness of the rosé. The mint adds a spicy freshness that matches the floral aromas of the wine.

2. Grilled chicken skewers with paprika powder and lemon
The light spiciness and grilled character of the chicken find a good partner in the fresh, slightly spicy structure of the rosé. The lemon enhances the lively character of the wine.

3. Pasta with roasted vegetables such as zucchini, pepper and tomato
The soft texture of the pasta and the roasted flavours of the vegetables complement the ripe red fruit and light spiciness of the rosé. This is an easy, accessible pairing for any weekday.

4. Salmon wraps with cream cheese, cucumber and dill
The creaminess of the cream cheese and the soft character of the salmon are nicely balanced by the freshness of the wine. The spicy dill matches the floral undertones in the rosé.

5. Tomato and basil gazpacho
The chilled, fresh nature of gazpacho is a perfect match for a dry rosé. The acidity and spiciness in the soup are beautifully captured by the structure and aromas of the wine, without overwhelming them.

6. Couscous salad with chickpeas, cucumber, red onion and lemon dressing
A fresh, light meal salad that goes well with the dry character of the wine. The citrus dressing and fresh vegetables enhance the lively and fruity profile of the rosé.