Izadi, `Larrosa` Rioja Rosado

An award-winning Rioja rosé that features prominently in Michelin-starred restaurants across Spain, made from old, low-yielding Garnacha vines.

75cl | 14.5% ABV | Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, Spain | Garnacha

Tasting Notes

A lovely pale salmon colour, with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and red cherries alongside notes of white peach and pear. The finish is long and very elegant.

The Producer

Izadi is based in Villabuena in Rioja Alavesa, the highest part of Rioja. Gonzalo Antón founded the hillside winery, which uses its steep slope for gravity-assisted production. His son Lalo now runs it, making modern wines that are true to their roots and made to be shared with friends over a meal.

The Vineyards

The Garnacha grows at 790 metres on clay-chalky soils, from goblet-trained, low-yielding vines. The climate is Atlantic with a Mediterranean influence.

In the Winery

The grapes are hand-harvested, and the free-run juice is fermented in stainless steel and kept on its lees for several weeks. There's no malolactic fermentation or oak, to keep the wine vibrant.

Pair it with: a Dressed Crab with our Spicy Mango Slaw.