# Breva Syrah Rosé (2022)

- **Producer:** Alpamanta Estate Wines
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Mendoza, Argentina
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blood orange, strawberry, marzipan, red apple, yeasty notes

## About this wine

Alpamanta Breva Syrah Rosé is a 100% Syrah rosé from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Alpamanta Estate Wines. Founded in 2005, Alpamanta is a biodynamic winery committed to sustainable viticulture, with its name meaning 'love of the earth.' The winery's philosophy centers on expressing the unique terroir of Mendoza through minimal intervention winemaking. The vineyards are situated at a high altitude in Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo, benefiting from the region's climate and soil characteristics. The wine is noted for its natural winemaking approach, utilizing native yeasts and organic and biodynamic farming practices.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Alpamanta' translates to 'love of the earth' in Quechua.
- The owl on the label symbolizes the activation of water in biodynamic vineyards.
- This wine is classified as a natural wine, with minimal sulfur dioxide additions.
- The winery uses homemade biodynamic preparations.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and light body make it versatile. Its fruity notes complement lighter proteins and vegetables, while the acidity can cut through richness and balance creamy or citrus-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The Alpamanta Breva Syrah Rosé is produced using 100% Syrah grapes from Mendoza. The winery employs organic and biodynamic farming practices, with vineyards located at an altitude of 950 meters. Harvest is manual. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts, and the wine is bottled unfiltered. It undergoes aging without oak. The winery's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to express the unique terroir.