Description

Lecea Rosé | DO Rioja, Spain

Lecea Rosado is a beautifully traditional Rioja rosé crafted by Bodegas Lecea in the historic village of San Asensio , Rioja Alta. Inspired by the classic Rioja claret tradition, the wine combines Garnacha and Viura to create a fresh, delicate and highly drinkable rosé with authentic regional character.

The vineyards are located around San Asensio on predominantly limestone-clay soils influenced by Atlantic freshness, helping preserve acidity and aromatic brightness. The wine is produced using a traditional semi-carbonic maceration method where white and red grapes must ferment together, preserving freshness while giving the wine its elegant pale salmon color and delicate texture.

Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures to maintain purity of fruit and floral aromatics. Rather than aiming for a heavy or intensely fruity rosé style, Lecea Rosado focuses on balance, elegance and easy gastronomic drinking.

On the nose, the wine reveals aromas of wild strawberry, red currant, white flowers and subtle citrus notes. The palate is fresh, smooth and lively with balanced acidity, delicate red berry fruit and a clean persistent finish.

This is a classic Rioja rosado with old-school soul — elegant, refreshing and incredibly versatile at the table.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Rioja (Spain)
• Classification: Rosé Wine
• Grapes: Garnacha & Viura
• Vinification: Traditional semi-carbonic maceration, Clarete style
• Fermentation: Temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation
• Alcohol: 13% Vol.
• Style: Fresh, elegant, delicate
• Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
• Contains Sulfites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale salmon pink with bright reflections
• Aroma: Wild strawberry, red currant, white flowers and subtle citrus notes
• Palate: Fresh and balanced with delicate berry fruit, lively acidity and a clean elegant finish

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🍽 Food Pairing

• Seafood tapas
• Grilled prawns
• Summer salads
• Charcuterie boards
• Mediterranean rice dishes
• Semi-cured cheeses

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💎 Why We Love It

A true Rioja-style rosé with freshness, elegance and authenticity — light, versatile and dangerously easy to drink.

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About the Producer

Bodegas Lecea is a historic family winery located in the legendary Barrio de las Bodegas in San Asensio , Rioja Alta. For more than five generations, the Lecea family has cultivated vineyards and produced wines deeply connected to the history and traditions of Rioja.

The winery is famous for its extraordinary network of more than 300 meters of underground caves and cellars dating back to the 16th century , still actively used today for aging and storing wines under naturally stable conditions. These historic tunnels form a fundamental part of the winery’s identity and philosophy.

Bodegas Lecea continues to preserve ancient Rioja techniques including grape foot-treading, hand pressing and fermentation in concrete vats, while also producing approachable and expressive wines rooted in local tradition. Their vineyards are spread across small plots around San Asensio on clay-limestone and clay-ferrous soils, contributing freshness and complexity to the wines.

Today the winery is led by siblings Luis, Jorge, Estela and Lidia Lecea , who combine respect for Rioja heritage with a modern artisan approach to winemaking and wine tourism.

Lecea Rosado perfectly reflects this philosophy — traditional Rioja character presented in a fresh, elegant and highly drinkable style.

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