La Marciana Rosado 2022

In the glass, it glows in a deep, almost provocative raspberry pink – not that delicate pale pink that hides itself, but a self-assured hue with a slight copper shimmer. Crystal clear, brilliant, with a fine, almost metallic sheen – like a sunset on warm stone.

The nose makes a statement: ripe wild strawberries, crushed cherries, along with dried hibiscus blossoms and a hint of tobacco leaf. On the second whiff, mineral notes emerge, almost graphite-like, and an herbaceous trail of rosemary and pink peppercorns. A Rosado that doesn't flirt – it leads.

Powerful, yet supple. The wine glides over the tongue like silk with resistance – it doesn't dance, but rather draws with depth. Juicy red fruits, a hint of blood orange, subtle roasted aromas, along with a firm, almost chalky acidic structure. Dry, structured, with a lingering finish.

The wine comes from high-altitude plots in Rioja Alta, where Grenache and Tempranillo grow on sparse, chalky soil. Hand-harvested, spontaneously fermented, short maceration on the skins, then aged in stainless steel with minimal intervention. Not a mainstream rosé, but a handcrafted wine with character.