Akilia Clarete

They have a new clarete, which is a pale red or dark pink (it's usually marketed as rosé, but Rovira told me it's a red), and I tasted the new 2019 Clarete, even if I had not tasted any previous vintage. It's very drinkable and fresh, produced with old-vine Palomino and Mencía grapes with 12% alcohol and white wine acidity parameters, so light and very drinkable. It started with a carbonic maceration and finished in stainless steel, where it matured with the lees for four months. It has bright red berries and an herbal side, with a leesy touch. The palate is very tasty, with stony/mineral austerity and a dry finish. 1,200 bottles were filled in February 2020.