Jean Leon 3055 Rosé 2023 exemplifies the capacity of the Penedés region to produce magnificent single-varietal pinot noir. A variety of Burgundian origin that displays all its elegance and freshness in this rosé.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
12.5
General Information
The pinot noir, a noble Burgundian variety, is one of the most traveled French varieties, alongside cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and chardonnay. Catalonia has been a pioneer in adapting these French vines in our country, where most pinot noir wines are produced today, such as this Jean Leon 3055 Rosé 2023. A modern-style rosé that follows the model imported from Provence (France), with low pigmentation and a fresh palate.
Adventurous, pioneering... The story of Jean Leon is one of the most fascinating in Spanish wine. Of humble origin (his real name was Ceferino Carrión), he emigrated to the United States, where he worked as a taxi driver and waiter, until he managed to open in 1956 the trendiest restaurant of Hollywood's golden era: La Scala, frequented by big stars. His other great dream was to create a wine with his name, and in the Penedés he found the best lands to make it a reality. He acquired 150 hectares and replaced the local vines with French varieties, becoming a pioneer in the implantation of grapes like cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay.
His wines achieved international success since the 80s, and today, this 'boutique winery', integrated into the Torres group, keeps his legacy alive and produces organic and innovative wines. His 3055 range is a nod to Jean Leon's taxi driver's license number in New York, one of his first jobs. Jean Leon 3055 Rosé 2023 (100% pinot noir) is ideal for accompanying various appetizers and cold cuts. It also pairs well with some vegetable and pasta dishes, semi-cured cheeses, roasts, and white meats.
Creators' opinion
Pale pink color. On the nose, it presents delicate aromas of flowers, citrus fruits, and raspberry. On the palate, it stands out for its round entry followed by acidity present throughout the mouthfeel. Elegant in its passage and with a persistent finish, with constant retro-nasal reminders of strawberries.
The winery
Jean Leon is a 'boutique winery' founded in 1963 by Jean Leon in the heart of the Penedès. Jean Leon, born in Santander under the name Ceferino Carrión, emigrated to the United States and managed to open the most luxurious restaurant in Hollywood: La Scala, frequented by the biggest stars. His other great dream was to create a wine bearing his name that would live up to his select clientele, and in the heart of the Penedès, he found the best lands to make it a reality. Here, he acquired 150 hectares and replaced the local vines with noble French varieties, becoming a pioneer in introducing grapes such as cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay to Spain. He built a winery in the purest "château" style and created the first great 'cabernet sauvignon' of our country.
In 1994, two years before his death, Jean Leon left his winery to his friend Miguel Torres on the condition that he preserve his legacy. Today, under the leadership of Mireia Torres, Jean Leon's wines keep the innovative spirit of their creator alive. The winery has also been a pioneer in obtaining the "Vino de Finca" recognition in the Penedès, the highest accolade a wine can achieve in Catalonia. Moreover, Jean Leon's commitment to sustainability is absolute, producing all wines with organic certification. Currently, it has 65 hectares of vineyards, 39 of which are exclusively dedicated to cultivating its four Vinos de Finca: Vinya La Scala, Vinya Le Havre, Vinya Gigi, and Vinya Palau. Additionally, the winery has launched new wine ranges such as the 3055 range or the experimental limited editions.