Mesta Organic Tempranillo Rose 2023: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Strawberry & Rosewater Refresh

This Spanish Tempranillo rosé is pretty, bright and quietly serious. It pours a pale strawberry pink, then lifts with strawberries and cream, rosewater perfume and a subtle fennel note. On the palate it sits just a touch off-dry (more “juicy” than sweet), kept beautifully in check by crisp acidity and a light, savoury mineral edge. Think picnic wine with backbone.

Highlights

• Certified organic + vegan-suitable
• Pale strawberry colour with fresh berry aromas and floral lift
• Gently off-dry finish balanced by crisp acidity
• Refreshing savoury-mineral note through the finish
• 11.8% ABV

Tasting Notes

Pale strawberry in the glass, with intense fresh berry aromatics layered over subtle florals. The palate is beautifully balanced: a hint of sweetness up front, then crisp acidity and a refreshing savoury-mineral note that keeps it lifted and clean to the end.

Winemaking

Made from organically farmed Tempranillo, picked to keep freshness and aromatic definition. The style is light, elegant and deliberately food-friendly—more about purity and texture than weight or oak.

Vineyard & Vintage

From high-altitude vineyards in central Spain, where warm days and cool nights help build bright flavour while retaining natural acidity. That day–night swing is a big part of why the wine feels both juicy and crisp.

Why We Love It

Because it’s not just “pink and pretty.” You get perfume, texture and a mineral finish that makes it genuinely versatile with food—especially salty, herby, Mediterranean-style plates.

Food Pairing

Think tapas, seafood, and anything with tomatoes, herbs and a little olive oil. It’s also a sneaky winner with lightly spiced dishes where you want refreshment without high alcohol.

Try matching this wine with →

• Patatas bravas — Find a Recipe
• Gazpacho (or tomato salad vibes) — Find a Recipe
• Garlic prawns / gambas — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Balcony sunset, picnic rug, or tapas-at-home night. Chill it well, pour it into a nice glass, and let the rosewater perfume do the flirting.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed young for maximum freshness. Drink now and over the next 1–2 years. Once opened, re-cork and refrigerate; aim to finish within 1–2 days.

Producer

Mesta is part of the Fontana Bodegas & Viñedos group in Uclés, central Spain, working with organically farmed, high-altitude vineyards to craft wines known for elegance, freshness and varietal purity. The Tempranillo rosé is a great snapshot of that style—bright fruit, floral detail and a clean, mineral finish.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this style, these are worth adding to your next mixed dozen:

• Same producer, juicy unoaked red with rosemary lift — Mesta Organic Tempranillo 2023
• Same producer, crisp white with fennel + white pepper notes — Mesta Organic Verdejo 2023
• Another strawberry-driven organic rosé to compare — Miracle On The Wire Organic Rose 2022

FAQ

What does Mesta Organic Tempranillo Rose taste like?

Fresh berries and strawberries-and-cream aromatics with rosewater perfume and a subtle fennel note. The palate has a gentle off-dry feel, balanced by crisp acidity and light minerality.

Is it sweet or dry?

It’s lightly off-dry—more “juicy” than sweet—then finishes fresh and clean thanks to its bright acidity.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes. It’s certified organic and labelled vegan suitable.

What foods does it pair best with?

Tapas, prawns, grilled seafood, tomato salads, salty snacks, and Mediterranean-style dishes with herbs and olive oil. It’s also great with mildly spicy food.

What’s the best serving temperature?

Serve well chilled (around 8–10°C). If it warms slightly, the rosewater and fennel notes show more clearly.

How long will it last after opening?

Re-cork and keep it in the fridge—best within 1–2 days while it’s still crisp and aromatic.

Who will love it?

If you like rosé that’s floral, textural and refreshing (not sugary), this is your kind of pink—especially if you’re a tapas-and-seafood girl.

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