De Andres Sisters 'Milenrama' Rosado, Rioja DOCa, Spain

Wild strawberry, fresh raspberry, and a delicate trace of lavender give 2025 De Andrés Sisters Milenrama Rosado a bright, finely drawn aromatic profile. Ruth and Ana de Andrés produce Milenrama in Rioja from Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinta, using the traditional clarete method and cool, controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness and fruit definition. It reflects the sisters’ broader approach to Spanish wine, seeking distinctive regional character through thoughtful vineyard selection and precise, expressive winemaking.

Product Details:

• Owners: Ruth de Andrés & Ana de Andrés
• Winemaker: Ruth de Andrés
• Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta
• Vine Age: Approximately 30 years average
• Soil: Clay-calcareous soils, predominantly gravel at the surface
• Elevation: 300 to 500 metres
• Fermentation: Traditional clarete method, with Tempranillo and Garnacha musts combined and fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature
• ABV: 13.5%

Sensory Description:

Pale pink in the glass, the wine opens with fine aromas of raspberry and wild strawberry, lifted by a subtle floral note of lavender. The palate is vibrant and refreshing, with lively acidity carrying fresh red berry character through a clean, energetic frame. Raspberry and strawberry return gently on the finish, leaving the wine bright, delicate, and focused.

Winemaker's Background:

De Andrés Sisters is the Spanish wine project of sisters Ruth and Ana de Andrés. Ruth serves as a winemaker and brings formal training in both chemistry and enology, including studies at the University of Oviedo, the University of Valladolid, the University of Bordeaux, and the University of Barcelona. Ana serves as Project Manager, complementing Ruth’s cellar work as the sisters develop wines across several Spanish regions. Rather than working from a single estate, their approach centers on identifying distinctive vineyards, regional varieties, and terroirs, then developing wines intended to communicate the individual character of those places. Milenrama represents their work in Rioja, drawing on Tempranillo and Garnacha and the region’s traditional clarete method for its rosado.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in a white wine or rosé glass to emphasize the wine’s red berry aromatics, floral lift, and refreshing acidity. Pair with grilled prawns, tuna, tomato-based salads, charcuterie, roast chicken, fresh goat cheese, vegetable tapas, or other Mediterranean-style dishes where its bright fruit and acidity can provide a clean counterpoint to savory flavors.