Rosado Excellens Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, light Mediterranean pasta dishes, and traditional Spanish tapas such as garlic prawns or cured meats.
✨ Technical Specifications
Marqués de Cáceres was established in 1970 by Enrique Forner, who revolutionized the Rioja region by introducing progressive Bordeaux-style winemaking techniques to the historic clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alta. The 'Excellens' Rosado represents a modern, refined expression of Rioja rosé. Crafted from a classic blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha sourced from select high-altitude vineyards, this wine utilizes gentle pressing and short skin contact to achieve its signature pale, luminous salmon-pink hue. It beautifully bridges the gap between traditional Spanish vibrancy and the elegant, dry style of classic Mediterranean rosés, showcasing delicate aromas of fresh red berries, rose petals, and a crisp, mineral-driven finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner in Cenicero within the Rioja Alta subregion, Marqués de Cáceres revolutionized Spanish winemaking by uniting centuries-old Riojan heritage with modern Bordeaux techniques guided by legendary enologist Émile Peynaud. Today directed by Enrique's daughter Cristina Forner, the family-run estate continues its commitment to terroir-driven viticulture and elegant French oak aging, expanding beyond Rioja into prestigious regions like Rías Baixas and Rueda. The bodega is internationally celebrated for its impeccably balanced Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva cuvées, modern prestige bottlings such as Gaudium and MC, as well as nuanced barrel-fermented whites like Antea.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo