# La Piñata de Juguette (2022)

- **Producer:** Juguette
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Mourvèdre
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.2%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, raspberry, cherry, grapefruit, orange, rose

## About this wine

La Piñata de Juguette is a unique Australian rosé crafted by Juguette, a boutique winery founded by Mexican winemaker Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Australian winemaker Benjamin Caldwell. Based in South Australia, Juguette focuses on creating wines specifically tailored to complement the complex flavors of Mexican gastronomy. The name 'La Piñata' celebrates Mexican culture, bringing a festive, vibrant spirit to this 100% Mataro (Mourvèdre) rosé sourced from the warm Riverland region.

## Interesting facts

- Crafted by a unique partnership between Mexican winemaker Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Australian winemaker Benjamin Caldwell.
- Made from 100% Mataro (Mourvèdre), a grape variety rarely used as a single-varietal rosé in Australia.
- The Juguette brand was specifically designed to pair Australian wines with the complex flavors of Mexican cuisine.

## Food pairing

This Mataro rosé offers a robust structure and high acidity that cuts through the fat of pork dishes like tacos al pastor or cochinita pibil, while its vibrant fruit profile complements the sweetness of pineapple and citrus marinades without being overwhelmed by mild spices.

## Wine making process

Crafted from 100% Mataro grapes grown in the Riverland region of South Australia. The grapes are harvested early to retain natural acidity and freshness. Following a gentle pressing with minimal skin contact to achieve its delicate pale pink hue, the juice undergoes cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This preserves the vibrant primary fruit aromatics and crisp profile, avoiding oak contact to maintain purity.