The Little Pig Rose 2022

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
The Little Pig
Label Name:
 
Rose
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by The Cheeky Vino (March 28, 2024) and listed on the producer's product page

Tasting Note
Fresh red berries (raspberry, red currant), guava and citrus with crunchy apple notes, bright minerality and a crisp, dry finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, roast chicken, mixed green salads, charcuterie and goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, spicy Thai or Szechuan dishes, Korean BBQ, light Chinese stir-fries.

Production Method
Machine-harvested in morning mist; pressed without de-stemming and clarified by flotation; cool commercial-yeast fermentation to dryness; no malolactic fermentation; short tank settlement and light fining.

Vineyard Info
Made by The Flying Winemaker (Eddie McDougall). Little Pig is a boutique label named for the winemaker's grandmother and sources fruit from Margaret River.