01/06
Vintage
The cycle began with a very rainy autumn. The winter was very cold and loaded with several snowfalls, which resulted in a late sprouting that marked the development of the entire vegetative cycle. Spring was also rainy giving way to a summer in which high temperatures came later than usual. The delay in the cycle was maintained until maturity, beginning the harvest of red grapes on October 15th. The fruit arrived at the winemaking cellar with good sanitary status and maturation. The grades were medium and the levels of acidity fairly balanced giving rise to wines with great potential both for early consumption and for ageing as well as storage.
02/06
Vintage of the wine
2018
03/06
Winemaking
90% Tempranillo and 10% other varietals. This wine is fermented under constant temperature control at 28º C and the must pumped over on a daily basis for 16 days. Vat emptied using gravity, the wine then undergoes natural malolactic fermentation after three weeks.
05/06
Aging
The wine is aged for 18 months in American and French oak barrels, two to three years old and with a medium toast. The wine is racked every seven months. After the final racking, the wine is clarified with a minimum amount of vegetable protein, decanted and bottled directly without any type of filtration.
06/06
Tasting notes
Colour
A highly intense and deep core of dark cherry with a pinkish edge. Bright and clean.
Nose
Complex, with good intensity. Over a background of ripe fruit, it shows notes of cocoa, wild fruit (dark cherries), and a touch of mint. As it stays in the glass, mineral and balsamic notes begin to arise. The wood is well integrated.
Mouth
Full of flavour on the fore palate with a base of wild ripe berries as the principal sensation, similar to a mix of jam, candy and marinated plums. Pleasant tannins and a silky smooth finish.
Pairing
Pairs well with poultry, casseroles, red and white meats, elaborate meat dishes in sauce, lamb roasts and cured cheeses.
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