Winery SharphamCornish Vineyards First Vintage Rosé
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The Cornish Vineyards First Vintage Rosé of the Winery Sharpham is in the top 0 of wines of Devon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sharpham's Cornish Vineyards First Vintage Rosé.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Informations about the Winery Sharpham
The Winery Sharpham is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Devon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Devon
The wine region of Devon is located in the region of England of United Kingdom. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine The Exquisite Collection or the Lyme Bay Winery produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Devon are Pinot noir, Madeleine angevine and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Devon often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, raspberry or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, floral or tropical fruit.
The wine region of England
England, although more famous for gin and beer, has been producing wine since Roman Imperial times (100 – 400 AD). Historically the country has not been known for the quality of its winemaking, inhibited by its northerly latitude and resulting cool Climate. However the last decade or so has seen considerable progress and expansion, and increases in planting of noble Grape varieties. Significant chaptilzation to off-set the high Acidity of under-ripe grapes was once common practice but since the 1970s and particularly since the turn of the millennium natural sugar levels have increased in the Vineyard and wines have increased in quality and reputation.
The word of the wine: Dense
Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.
