Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rosé

Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rosé bottle image

Wine Description

At Yalumba we believe that one good wine leads to another. The Y Series was created with that belief in mind. The Y Series represents a collection of iconic classics and exciting new varietals. Each authentically crafted with fruit from South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.

Yalumba Clocktower
Yalumba Cooperage
Yalumba Vineyard
Yalumba Barrel Room
Yalumba Museum
Robert and Jess Hill-Smith
Winemaker, Louisa Rose
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Acclaim
“Slightly candied red fruit with some cranberry notes, good acidity and a little edginess overall.”
— Santé, Apr 2019
“The Northern Hemisphere’s 2018 rosés are just starting to seep into the market. So it’s a good thing—a very good thing—that a dandy Down Under offering such as the Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Sangiovese South Australia Rosé 2018 is easy enough to find in the meantime. Lovely florals portend an array of red fruits, not just the usual cherry/berry but also watermelon. This is a dry but rich and generous rosé made not with shiraz but with a grape usually associated with Italy. The butterfly on the label signifies this stellar winery’s sustainable practices. A superb patio sipper, this Aussie delight is a natural for shrimp (and not just on the Barbie), other shellfish, trout and spring salads.”
— Minneapolis Star Tribune, Apr 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition
Various - blend of South Australian Vineyards
Elevation:
150 to 1500 feet
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
1-4 days on solids before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
11.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.7 g/L
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Wine Production

Once picked, the grapes are crushed and left in contact with their skins for between one and three hours to obtain the desired color. The juice is then run off the skins into a stainless steel tank to undergo wild fermentation.

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About the Vineyard

Firstly, the fruit is sourced from two blocks in the Barossa Valley. Tony Brooks’ Gomersal vineyard, planted on rich, red brown earth over limestone gives the wine depth and length. Kevin Burgemeister’s Penrice vineyard sits on brown, sandy loam giving the wine perfume and freshness. The second region is the Riverland, this adds brightness and vibrancy to the wine. Finally our Wrattonbully vineyards, from Terra Rossa country, red sandy loam over limestone, gives the wine a powerful depth of flavor coupled with a mineral texture.