Quite pink in color with a very champagne like nose … On the mid palate you could close your eyes and forget this is a rose, it displays mostly some crisp dry milder citrus notes that totally do not give away that this is an 18 g/l wine … Theres some nice creaminess, and nutty notes as well. On the medium length finish the wine’s fresh acidity dance on the tongue especially without food. I have to say, I was quite surprised by this wine … I would give it -88 or so, quite nice but not what I expected at all … Alvento has quite the colorful history behind it …
I couldn’t find out much about the 2018, but on the winery’s web site for the 2021 release:
Tasting Note: Raspberry, citrus, and floral flavours and aromas are supported on a fresh and balanced palate with a clean mousse and a long finish.
Wine Maker’s Note: A blend of property-grown Vidal and Marquette fermented separately under cool conditions using select yeast strains. A selection of these wines was then blended to yield a fresh, crisp base for secondary fermentation and carbonation via the Charmat process.
From the LCBO website, check stock:
$20.25 VINTAGES#: 25241
Product Details
Bursting with Niagara verve and energy, this sparkler has generous raspberry and strawberry tones with a fine mineral underpinning. It’s fresh and zesty, with a rich mousse and a velvety mouthfeel. A great companion for brunch or picnic-style dining. (2020)
More Details
- Release Date March 5, 2022
- Alcohol/Vol 12.5%
- Made In Ontario, Canada
- By Alvento
- Sugar Content 18 g/L
- Varietal Sparkling