DanielRamos,KpiRose2019

Get to know: Daniel Ramos, Kpi Rose

Tasting Note

Not your average rose! Here we have Garnacha fermented in concrete vats followed by ageing in used barriques for 6 months. There’s plenty of fruit still with ripe strawberry and peach with a balanced, savoury edge. Pith orange zest, woody herbs and a meaty character and a long finish. A really interesting rose for fans of natural wine and a rose that would work great with food.

Producer Info

High up in the Gredos Mountains, Daniel is utilising Garnacha and Albillo Real and combining them with the old ways of viticulture. This Aussie born winemaker, known to his mates as Kapi (El Capitan), exudes quiet and deep enthusiasm for his homeland, and its diversity of terroirs.

Making the wines with minimal intervention, he manages to give his Garnachas multiple threads of flavour and depth. His ancient vines Albillo Real is unique for its richness and power. He achieves remarkable ripeness and acidity from both these varieties, and does not need to make adjustments in his winemaking (nothing added and nothing taken away!). This shows how well suited they are to their natural home.