Tasting Notes for Kalleske Rosina Rose from the Winery 

In 1853 our Kalleske vineyard and farm was established at Greenock in the North-Western Barossa. Old vines eclipse the property and a selection of both Shiraz and Grenache grapes are used to ensure a flavoursome and complex rose. After specifically harvesting whilst fresh and vibrant, the grapes were wild fermented for added complexity.

Anna ‘Rosina’, together with her husband Karl Heinrich ‘Eduard’ Kalleske farmed our vineyard from 1853 until the 1880s. They were pioneers on our property and in the district of Greenock. This wine pays tribute to their accomplishments. Rosina is a genuine hand-made wine that’s been grown and vintaged on our Kalleske estate.

Tasting Notes 

Colour: Rosina 2024 is vivid shimmering pink in colour

Aroma: The aroma bursts with fresh summer berries, rose florals, lime cordial, watermelon, and musk candy.

Palate: The palate is light and juicy with vibrant bright fruits. It is extremely refreshing; crunchy balanced acidity is countered perfectly with a hint of natural grape residual sweetness and a touch of citrus pith adding depth. Whilst elegant throughout it oozes layers of flavour that continues to a long, tasty, luminous finish.

Recommended Drinking: Enjoy now!

Vineyard

A selection of Grenache is combined with Shiraz to make a fruit-driven complex rosé. All vines are grown in sandy loam soil over deep red clay and are all hand pruned.

Growing Season

Vintage 2024 was excellent.  Winter and Spring were drier and slightly warmer than average leading to earlier budburst, flowering and veraison.  Summer welcomed refreshing rainfall, average temperatures, with no extreme heat, ensuring the vines flourished with their very balanced crop load and apt canopy leading to steady ripening.  Autumn began warm and finished mild, continuing the consistent ripening of grapes until harvest was finished in mid-Autumn.  The yields are overall average, and the quality is superb.

Winemaking

Grapes were specifically harvested whilst fresh and vibrant to make a genuine rosé wine. Harvested on March 5th the grapes displayed crisp acidity and bright perfumed fruit flavours. Following crushing, the numerous lots of juice were in contact with the skins for 2 – 8 hours for subtle colour and flavour extraction. The juice was then slowly fermented at a cool temperature over 7 days ensuring maximum retention of aroma and fruitiness.  Prior to bottling a small amount of unfermented juice was blended back to add a touch of natural residual sweetness.

Kalleske 

In 1853 our Kalleske vineyard and farm was established at Greenock in the North-Western Barossa. Old vines eclipse the property and a selection of both Shiraz and Grenache grapes are used to ensure a flavoursome and complex rose. After specifically harvesting whilst fresh and vibrant, the grapes were wild fermented for added complexity. Anna ‘Rosina’, together with her husband Karl Heinrich ‘Eduard’ Kalleske farmed our vineyard from 1853 until the 1880s. They were pioneers on our property and in the district of Greenock. This wine pays tribute to their accomplishments. Rosina is a genuine hand-made wine that’s been grown and vintaged on our Kalleske estate.

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