Rioja Wine around the World
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Vinification
Grapes harvested by hand in boxes of 15 Kg. Depending on the year, preceded by a partial or complete stripping depending on need. Fermented in wooden vats Allier during 11 days at a temperature between 24º-28ºC, in the presence of the skins about 25 days more, attaining the noble tannins leading to a long-running resistance of colour in our range of wines. This wine has been traced and clarified three times daily with regular racking. Aged for a minimum of 20 months in French oak barrels, from various sources, and American; a time remains at rest in deposits till be bottled later where it will be at least 16 months depends the vintages.
Tasting Notes
Intense and deep ruby colour, the nose can be seen notes of ripe berries, snuff, cedar and truffles. Very clean and good aromatic intensity.
Type of grape Tempranillo 85%; Graciano 10%; Mazuelo 5%
Vintage 2.006
Type of grape Tempranillo
Making20 days fermentation with maceration of stalk-free grapes, at a temperature between 27º and 30º. The new wine is then run out of the fermenting vat and its ageing process begins.
Ageing1 year in a 220 liter American oak cask and the rest in the bottle.
TastingExcellent constitution. Clean, garnet red colour. Subtle aging bouquet in harmony with red fruits. Good, well balanced, rounded body with a long pleasant aftertaste.
ServingIt should be served at 16º-18º, in a round, wide based white crystal glass.
StorageThe bottles should be stored until consumption in a dark room, or in an air-conditioned cabinet, in a horizontal position, at between 12º and 15º. The wine should be allowed to settle for at least 15 days after bring transported.
