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Chef's Cellar: Rosé
from The Summer Issue
A Rosè Wine For Every Occasion
In the past rosé wine has been dismissed by the connoisseurs as a headache inducing, overly-sweet choice, but rosé has come a very long way in the past decade and has emerged as a versatile, food-friendly and exciting wine ‘for every occasion’. Rosé wines of today can be delicate and dry, enjoyed all year round, and versatile enough to mix into a number of popular cocktails.
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Below are four perfectly delicious reasons to fall in love with rosé wine. All ideal for serving alongside fish, BBQed meats and light salads. Make it a rosé summer!
CHEF'S CELLAR
Argali – Chateau Puech-Haut
The Argali Rose is produced by the highly respected Chateau Puech-Haut from the South of France and is now available exclusively at Cleland & Souchet in Portomaso or online at www.clelandsouchet.com.
The Argali Rose is superbly refreshing with fabulous fruity sensations and a touch of citrus. Price €26.50
Imported & Distributed by Cleland & Souchet T: +3562138 9898 / E: info@clelandsouchet.com W: www.clelandsouchet.com
Livio Felluga Rose Venezia Giulia IGT Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Livio Felluga is an Italian estate nestled in Friuli-Venezia Giulia at the northern tip of the the Adriatic Sea. The estate takes its name from its founder, Livio Felluga, who came to the region in the 1930s. Today, it is famous for its blended white wines made from the region's most planted white varieties, including Friulano and Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine is elegant, crisp and dry, made using Pinot Noir grapes. It pairs well with tomato dishes as it balances the acidity of tomato very well.
Vini e Capricci, Gozitano Agricultural Village, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo T: (+356 ) 21563231 E: viniecapricci@abrahams.com.mt
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Miraval 2021 – Cotes de Provence Rosé
Château Miraval is located close to the ancient town of Correns, just to the north of Brignoles right in the heart of Provence. Its history goes some way to explain the magical aura which pervades the valley; located close to the Roman road Via Aurelia, Miraval was the site of a monastery in the Middle Ages, thereafter a refuge for the Bourbon kings. The latest incumbents are no strangers to fame and fortune; not only was Miraval the summer retreat of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, but it is also the winery where they launched a joint venture with the Perrin Family of the renowned Château de Beaucastel in the Rhône Valley.
Imported & Distributed by: Philippe Martinet Fine Wines, T: +356 2097 8604 E: sales@martinet-finewines.com W: www.martinet-finewines.com
Domaine de l'lle 2020 – Côtes de Provence
French fashion house CHANEL embraced their latest fine wine endeavour, acquiring Domaine de l’Ile back in 2019: a prestigious estate on the exclusive island of Porquerolles. The organic Rosé expresses the balance of the island, its sunny and pure atmosphere, bursting with nuance. Harmonious, with white-fleshed fruit, citrus, and an unexpected persistence for a Provence Rosé, the signature of a strong winemaking ethos. The wine is carried by a saline note and a hint of bitterness that prolongs the tasting, like long summer days ne wishes would never end.
Imported & Distributed by Farsonsdirect T: +35623814444 / E: info@farsonsdirect.com W: farsonsdirect.com
CHEF'S CELLAR
Côtes de Provence Clos Mireille Rosé
The Clos Mireille’s 124 acres of vines are planted in schist and clay soils within view of the sea. This wine is reticent at first, though a magnetic hint of salted cherry paste suggests what’s to come, Indeed, with a day of air, pithy grapefruit flavors and cinnamon spice come out to play, sliding into sea-salt and floral notes in the finish. It certainly shows it, complexity, but the intensity of the flavours doesn’t pull it away from restraint. The tannins seem to stick to your teeth, making your mouth water for simple, fatty pork carnitas, shredded and re-crisped, pulled off the hot iron with fresh corn tortillas.
Imported & Distributed by Charles Grech & Co T: 21444400 E: info@charlesgrechonline.com W: www.charlesgrech.com
11 Minutes – Rosé Trevenezie
11 Minutes is a fine blend created from the most noble native varietals like Corvina and Trebbiano of Lugana and varietals like Syrah and Carménère. In 11 Minutes, the skin contact time from which it takes its name, the most noble qualities of the grapes and the slightly rosy shade that characterise this wine are extracted. The Corvina varietal, which dominates in terms of percentage, was chosen for the floral aromas as well as the significant acidity it gives to the wine. Trebbiano brings elegance and a long finish; Syrah gives fine fruit and spice notes to the glass and finally, Carménère creates structure, ensuring stability over time. This a fresh, enveloping rosé with an intense and complex bouquet, created to accompany spring or summer evenings and more.
Imported & Distriubited by P. Cutajar T: +356 21444364 W: www.thestore.mt
Giuseppi's Bar & Bistro, Salini Resort, Salina Bay, Naxxar, Malta
