Casa La Rad - Viña Solarce Collection
Viña Solarce Rosado
2025 · Rioja DOCa
Viña Solarce Rosado the freshest and most delicate expression of the Garnacha grapes grown in the Casa La Rad vineyards Casa La Rad the Ocón Valley. Made from grapes sourced from high-altitude plots, this rosado aromatic intensity, freshness, and balance, offering an elegant and food-friendly interpretation of the Rioja Oriental landscape.
Grape Varieties:
Garnacha (100%)
Altitude: Between 530 and 650 meters | 1,750 - 2,100 feet
Average vine age: 48 years
Aging: A small portion of the wine (approximately 15%) is aged for six months in French oak barrels, while the rest remains in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and vibrancy.
Origin:Vineyard Profile: The grapes come from various Garnacha plots located on theCasa La Rad estate in the Ocón Valley, within the Rioja Oriental region. Grown at an altitude of between 530 and 650 meters and surrounded by natural vegetation, these vines benefit from a diverse environment that promotes slow ripening and a rich bouquet.
The soils, composed of alluvial clays and limestone, with stonier areas at higher elevations, contribute freshness, minerality, and balance to the wine.
Winemaking and Aging:Winemaking: Fermentation takes place with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks, with a maceration period of 15 to 18 days at controlled temperatures to preserve the aromatic intensity and varietal expression of the Garnacha.
Tasting Notes:With a brilliant pink color and salmon hues, the wine offers an expressive bouquet with notes of apricot, peach, and red berries like strawberry and redcurrant, accompanied by delicate floral aromas. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, with good acidity, a silky texture, and a long, refreshing, fruity finish.
Additional Comments:Tim Atkin MW ( 2024 vintage): “The village of Ausejo, in the Rioja Oriental, is the source of this splendid rosado, made entirely from old-vine Garnacha. Combining stainless steel and 15% of the blend aged lightly in wood, it is a lively and fragrant wine, with aromas of anise, red currant, and rooibos tea, and a crisp, refreshing finish. 2026–29.” (92 points)
Production: 8,000 bottles