Rosamonte Despalada 0.5 kg
€6,81
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Rosamonte's stemless variant: powerful, energetic and surprisingly balanced despite the sin palo profile. Long ageing (12-18 months) combined with coarsely milled leaf creates something unusual: it tastes more approachable than typical sin palo mates, yet delivers real energy and character. This is your morning mate.
What does Rosamonte Despalada taste like?
Rosamonte Despalada tastes surprisingly approachable for a sin palo version: quite unusual for Argentinian yerba mate, with an oily aroma reminiscent of extra virgin olive oil, bitter-savoury notes and earthy, plummy undertones with minimal smokiness despite the barbacuá drying. The flavour profile is nicely balanced between bitter and sweet, with notes of olive oil, a touch of tobacco, black tea and subtle herbal and woody nuances. The powerful but pleasant bitterness is well balanced by sweetness, giving a relatively straightforward mate with a quick finish that invites a brisk drinking pace.
About the producer
Rosamonte Despalada is produced using Rosamonte's signature barbacuá drying method, followed by 12-18 months of ageing, which develops complexity while softening the sharpness. The coarse mill is a typical Rosamonte trait, and despite a leaf content above 90%, the long ageing and careful production deliver a balanced flavour rather than pure intensity. The company's modern facilities and quality laboratory guarantee consistent results from batch to batch, while the focus on seedling selection and optimal growing conditions ensures superior plants from the very start.
How do you drink Rosamonte Despalada?
Fill your gourd about two thirds with Rosamonte Despalada, tilt it and add lukewarm water down the sloped side. Then add hot water at 70-75°C (temperature control is essential; precision gives the best flavour balance and the longest session). Refill with hot water; you will get 20-25 refills with energetic flavour. The flavours develop less dramatically over the session, but the consistent quality and the perfect morning energy make this variety more than worth it.
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Country of Origin
Smoked
