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Château de Pena
Rivesaltes Ambré NV
The cooperative winery in Cases de Pene has produced the Cuvée de Peña Rouge, which is blended by HPS, for more than 20 years. Under the Château de Pena label, they also make a fantastic Côtes du Roussillon Villages red, and a number of Muscats and other sweet wines, for which the Rivesaltes region of the Roussillon is renowned.
Tasting Notes: Amber in color, this Rivesaltes "Ambré" offers a nose of dried apricots, gingerbread, caramel, and roasted coffee, with a light nutty, smoky character.
Serve With: Enjoy slightly chilled (55 - 60°F) before or after dinner.
Vineyards
Nearly 1,000 acres total; 400 acres red varietals: Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot and Cabernet; 12 acres Chardonnay and Viognier; 370 acres Muscat d'Alexandrie and Muscat à Petits Grains; also Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeo for Rivesaltes sweet wines.
Appellation
Rivesaltes
Composition
Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc, and Macabeo.
Viticulture
Yields of 2 tons/acre.
Vinification
Aged 3 years in large, old French oak barrels.
Alcohol
15.5%
UPCs
750 ml: 0 97871 01010 8
500 ml: 0 97871 01010 8
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Label
300 DPI Label
Tech Sheet
Château de Pena: Rivesaltes Ambré NV TS
Shelf Talker
Chateau de Pena NV Rivesaltes Ambre ST