2025 CEPA 21 HITO Rose

The vineyards of Bodegas Cepa 21 are one of its greatest assets. Situated at an altitude between 750 and 900 meters above sea level, they face north. Both factors ensure that the grapes ripen gradually, giving them complexity and freshness. The project owns 50 hectares of vineyards on soils of silty sand, clay, or limestone, most located very close to the winery and planted with the clone of the area's centuries-old vineyards (the purest Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero). The winery is equipped with fully furnished facilities, consisting of a tasting room with a magnificent view of the barrel room, a terrace that serves as a true vantage point over a sea of vineyards, and a hall with a spectacular window that connects 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 pillar used to indicate direction or distance on roads or to delineate an area. The Hito wines originated 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 winemaking, and it is a milestone in terms of price.

The grapes for this amazing rosé were macerated for only a few hours at a low temperature. Fermentation took place between 12 and 15 degrees for 20 days, followed by 3 months of aging 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 greater complexity. On the nose, the Hito rosé is intense, fresh, and crisp with ripe red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, which later evolves into more floral notes with more complex tones. The mouthfeel is very fresh and silky with balanced acidity. The finish is long and pleasant, making this one of the best rosés in its price range. This is incomparable to the many rosés that pay more attention to the bottle and marketing than to the contents, but then again, this also comes from the Moro family. Delicious as an aperitif, but also great as a dinner wine with, for example, Asian food or sushi.

FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find information about this fine winery, its wines, and the location of the vineyards. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample 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 redcurrant, complemented by a light spiciness, floral notes, and lively acidity. The wine is dry, elegant, and fresh, yet with sufficient structure to be versatile at the table.