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Labastida 1786

01/06

Vintage

2021 began with a good rainfall but that at the end of winter came a prolonged period of drought until well into September. In general terms it has been a dry year that has favored the health of the vineyard, reducing the number of phytosanitary treatments due to the excellent condition of the grapes. The harvest in terms of quantity is very similar to that of 2020 and even slightly higher, favored in some vineyards by the precipitation at the end of September. These climatic conditions have caused the harvest to come about 10 days later than the 2020 harvest, obtaining warmer wines, with less acidity than other years but with a very remarkable colorimetric potential, making powerful and structured wines. They are wines slightly less aromatic due to the heat but they gain in color and structure.

02/06

Vintage of the wine

2021

03/06

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-sorted using vibration and sorting tables. The stalks are removed from the grapes without squeezing them. Controlled, long macerations at low temperatures in stainless steel deposits with the cap submerged. The cap is kept moist using the "delestage" method in order to achieve the best extraction of the polyphenols. The pressing is carried out using a vertical pneumatic press and the malolactic fermentation then takes place. Made from four vineyards of different terms of Labastida and ages over 40 years. The four plots contain a vast majority of Tempranillo strains.

04/06

Varieties

* 100% Tempranillo

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05/06

Aging

Cold pre-fermentation maceration for four days and subsequent spontaneous fermentation in small open tanks, preparing each plot separately with manual pumping over and treading. Subsequent aging for 16 months in 225 and 500 liter French oak barrels.

06/06

Tasting notes

Colour

A deep cherry-red wine with a medium-high depth.

Nose

Aromas of black fruit and fruit compote, spices, bakery and dairy products.

Mouth

A long retro nasal sensation, that lasts on the palate. Elegant and silky with delicate red fruit.

Pairing

This wine pairs well with roast chicken and turkey, blue fish (salmon etc.), stews, vegetable dishes and semi-cured 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. Ca. Rioja (Alavesa)

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