Korde by Pinea

KORDE is a very carefully crafted rosé made from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from asection of our Estate Vineyards known as La Encina. Located at 3,050 feet elevation -one of thehighest in Ribera del Duero-, the grapes benefit from ideal conditions to develop: dauntingweather that ranges from cold snowy winters to very hot summer days, with common regular 40ºFtemperature fluctuations between day and night.

Mature vines over 40 years young grow in verywhite chalky limestone soils on hills that provide 360 degree sunlight exposure. This confluenceof elements allow the grapes to develop beautiful and intense fruit flavors, stunning minerality,acidity and their characteristic thick dark skin.

Whether it is the scenic views of the Duero valley,the weather or soil, La Encina provides our fruit its amazing character and is reflected in everybottle of Korde. HARVEST & WINEMAKING: Harvest was conducted manually in the early hours of the morning, and small crates used toprotect the fruit.

This allowed us to keep the grapes cool and skins firm until reaching the winery.Upon arrival to the winery, a careful selection process on a selection table was followed thengrapes vatted immediately for thirteen hours. A very light bleed-off allows to extract the lightestcolored free run must, without pressing or overheating, for further processing in fine ceramiceggs.

The initial prefermentative stage lasted approximately 72 hours, maintaining the must at43ºF to preserve brightness of color and respect the fruit's aromatic capacity and fragrance offresh fruit. Ceramic eggs were used to...