# Gran Cuvée Rosé (NV)

- **Producer:** Edoné (Bodegas Balmoral)
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah
- **Region:** Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, raspberry, cherry, redcurrant, rose, brioche, bread, toast, pastry, butter, dried cranberry, almond, honey

## About this wine

Edoné Gran Cuvée Rosé is an exceptional traditional method sparkling wine produced by Bodegas Balmoral at Finca El Moralejo. Located in the high-altitude region of Alpera (Albacete) in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, at over 1,000 meters above sea level, the vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate with cold nights and warm days. This extreme continental climate allows for slow ripening, preserving high natural acidity and intense aromatic development. The estate is renowned for pioneering high-quality sparkling wines in a region traditionally known for bulk reds, proving that Spain's high-altitude terroirs can produce world-class sparkling wines with immense character and elegance.

## Interesting facts

- Sourced from vineyards planted at over 1,000 meters elevation, among the highest in Spain for sparkling wine production.
- Aged for 36 months 'en rima' (on the lees), far exceeding the minimum aging requirements for Reserva sparkling wines.
- Bodegas Balmoral was founded with the vision of creating Champagne-style sparkling wines in the heart of Castilla-La Mancha.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and fine effervescence of this Extra Brut sparkling rosé cut beautifully through rich, fatty proteins like duck, salmon, and cured meats. The 36 months of lees aging provides a savory, yeasty complexity that mirrors earthy dishes like mushroom risotto, while the dry profile ensures it doesn't clash with delicate seafood.

## Wine making process

Crafted using the traditional method (Método Tradicional), this sparkling rosé undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle. It is aged on its lees ('en rima') for an impressive minimum of 36 months in the estate's underground cellars. This extended autolysis imparts complex yeasty and brioche notes while maintaining a fine, persistent mousse. It is finished as an Extra Brut, ensuring a dry, crisp, and terroir-driven profile with minimal dosage to let the purity of the high-altitude fruit shine through.