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Vintage
2016 in Ribera del Duero was the warmest vintage in recent decades. A cold, dry winter, with almost no snow, was followed by a very rainy spring providing abundant water reserves for the vines. Budding began normally and was followed by a benign period in late spring/early summer, which resulted in a phenological advancement of one week, although excessive heat was recorded in July and August. The harvest then began one week later than the previous year. the resulting grapes were balanced, with ripe tannins and excellent freshness, and harvest work began on the first tempranillo vineyards on October 6.
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Vintage of the wine
2016
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Winemaking
Manual harvest in 10kg crates. Pre-fermentative maceration in cold at 5ºC for 24 hours. Crafted in barrels with short manual punch-downs to maintain berry integrity. Alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts. Approximately 19 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation in 500-liter barrels
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Aging
15 months in new French oak barrels
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Tasting notes
Colour
Brilliant cherry red with a high layer
Nose
Dominant red fruit, currants, strawberries with a gummy background, licorice, with the wood playing a minor role, leaving a finish of cinnamon and white pepper
Mouth
Fresh, with the identity of the terroir and the vineyard?s altitude, agile, with fine spice notes, elegant, and profound
Pairing
A good companion for red meats, lamb, game meats, and roasts
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