Varieties: 60% Grenache – 40% Syrah
Oak: No
Planting: Traditional, 2,5 x 2,5
Terroir: Slate and Quartzite
Harvets: Hand-Picked
Total Production: 50.000 bot.
Winemaking: Selection of grapes took place in the vineyard and cellar. Soft pressing. Cold maceration. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature 24-26ºC. The two varieties were vinified separately, before being blended following malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Note:
View: Intense cherry-red colour.
Nose: On the nose it’s intense, fruity, with aromas of tropical fruit, melon, banana.
Taste: The palate is tasty, full-bodied, spicy and with a long finish. Very good balance between freshness and tannins.
Gastronomy: Perfect for a wide range of food matches including stews, and grilled meat dishes.
Service: 18- 20 ºC.
Vintage | Award | Contest | Year | Photo |
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2007 | 86 Points | Wine Advocate (Mr. Robert Parker) | 2009 | |
2009 | Commendation | DECANTER World Wine Awards | 2010 | |
2009 | Bronze | CATAVINUM | 2011 |
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