Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi Seco 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Pour this and the night instantly feels like a little occasion. Pale rose-petal pink, a steady stream of tiny bubbles, and a taste that's just-sweet-enough. Think ripe apple, pear and raspberry with a fresh snap that stops it ever being sticky. It's the bottle you grab when you want bubbles without committing to bone-dry Champagne seriousness. Brunch, a balcony sunset, or a random Tuesday that deserves better.
First sniff is all soft fruit and flowers: crisp apple, juicy pear, a little raspberry, with a faint hint of toasted bread underneath. On the palate it's gently sweet (that's the demi-sec part, off-dry rather than dessert-sweet) but a bright streak of acidity keeps it lively and clean. The bubbles are fine and persistent, so it feels delicate, not aggressive. Easy, fruity, and it finishes fresh.
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Where it's from
This is Portuguese royalty, basically. Mateus was born in 1942 when Fernando van Zeller Guedes of Sogrape decided Portugal needed a fresh, fun rosé, and it went on to become the best-selling Portuguese wine in the world. It's named after the Mateus Palace, an 18th-century baroque mansion in Vila Real that you'll spot painted right on the label. The rosé leans on Baga, a punchy native Portuguese grape, with some Shiraz in the blend. And that famous curved, flask-shaped bottle? The design nods to the canteens soldiers carried in the First World War.
Good to know
- What is the price of Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi Seco 75cl?
Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi Seco 75cl is KSh 2,329 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi-Sec 75cl taste like?
Light, fruity and gently sweet. You get apple, pear and raspberry with floral hints and a touch of toasted bread, balanced by fresh acidity and fine, persistent bubbles. Off-dry, never cloying.
- What is the ABV of Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi-Sec?
It's 11.5% ABV, on the lighter side for sparkling wine, so it's easy to sip across an evening.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's demi-sec, which means off-dry, gently sweet with enough acidity to stay fresh. Sweeter than a Brut, but a long way from a dessert wine.
- How should I serve it?
Serve it well chilled at 6 to 8°C in a flute or white-wine glass. It's a lovely aperitif on its own, no mixers required.
- What food pairs with Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi-Sec?
Great with light bites, grilled prawns or tilapia, spicy chicken wings, fruit and soft cheese, or a relaxed brunch. The gentle sweetness is brilliant against a bit of spice.
- Where is Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi-Sec made?
In Portugal, by Sogrape. The brand is named after the 18th-century Mateus Palace in Vila Real, which features on the label.
- What grapes is it made from?
It's a blend built on Baga, a native Portuguese grape, along with Shiraz, giving it that fresh red-fruit character.
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Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi Seco 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Mateus Sparkling Rosé Demi Seco 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,329. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
