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01/06

Vintage

The meteorological variability was the recurring factor throughout this very atypical vintage, and conditioned the harvest both in quantity and quality. In the fall of 2020, the vine started from an unfavorable situation due to the scarce reserve of edaphic water, which together with the scarcity of rains compromised the accumulation of reserves in the plant for the sprouting of the following year. With winter came the first adversity for the vineyard, in the first half of January a historical snowstorm associated with the storm Filomena, followed by a no less important cold wave, with temperatures of down to -16? C, caused death of buds and even of complete parts of the strains. The autochthonous varieties, with later cycles and better adapted to the climate, held out well. A new rainy season in mid-September interrupted the harvest and had adverse effects on ripening in the later areas as it favored the appearance of fungal foci that made the selection of bunches essential to maintain quality standards. Viticulture has the charm of seeing the character of the vine, the soil, the climate and the work of the viticulturist imprinted on the wines. This year has been a complicated year, the highly variable weather has required additional efforts both in the vineyard and in the winery to transmit the best of the grape through the wines.

02/06

Vintage of the wine

2021

03/06

Winemaking

Upon entering the winemaking cellar, the grapes are inspected, de-stemmed and then pre-macerated at 15ºC. After that period fermentation occurs in stainless-steel, self-emptying deposits along with the skins for a total of 10 days at 25º C.

04/06

Varieties

* 50% Merlot

* 50% Tempranillo

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05/06

Aging

Following fermentation, the wine is aged in 80 percent American and 20 percent French oak for six months, in medium-high humidity and temperatures between 13-16º C. The barrel-ageing is followed by another two months minimum in the bottle.

06/06

Tasting notes

Colour

Intense, brilliant and clean ruby red colour.

Nose

Intense and complex aroma with hints of ripe fruits, toasted aromas, pepper and balsamic notes.

Mouth

Round, warm, very well balanced with a persistent finish.

Pairing

Roasts, grilled meats, vegetables and medium and strong cheeses.

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

D.O

D.O. La Mancha

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