Varieties: 70% Tempranillo 20% Syrah 10% Grenache
Oak: American Oak, 18 months
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 28ºC for 14 days. The two varieties were vinified separately, before being blended following malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Note:
View: The colour is red with brick-red shades.
Nose: The nose combines dark, ripe fruit, liquorice, dried fruits, coffee, spices and vanilla.
Taste: The palate is structured, reminding clove and forest fruit, well integrated with cocoa and coffee notes from the oak.
Gastronomy: Perfect for a wide range of food matches including roasted lamb, grilled pork and every kind of meat dishes.
Service: 16- 18 ºC.
Vintage | Award | Contest | Year | Photo |
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2003 | 90 Points | Guía Peñin | 2011 | -- |
2007 | +90 Points | WINE UP Taste ORO | 2015 |
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