
CLIMATIC CYCLE
A huge drought in summer. During 14 days, the temperatures have risen above 30ºC. 482,5 mm. of precipitations in the vine-growing year.
An excellent response of the vineyards with depth roots, specially the old vineyards with no much production. A very rainy winter, a usual spring and a very dry summer.
Grape variety:
100% Tempranillo.
Vineyards:
Bush vines over 30 years old, yields limited to 1,5 kgs. per vine.
Grape harvest:
From the 3rd to the 30th of October.
Fermentation:
In French oak vats, with controlled temperature.
Ageing:
In French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second use.
Stabilization:
By natural methods, clarification using only egg whites, without filtration.
Alcohol:
14% Vol.
Colour:
Medium-high robe, cherry red background and red trim.
Nose:
Good intensity, with the profile of ripe fruits, mainly black fruits in the range of plums in liqueur. There is a range of aromatic herbs that produce a Mediterranean sensation. In the background remains the sensation of sweet spices and fine pastry.
Palate:
Voluminous with the flavor of plums in liqueur that leave a sensation of fullness in the center of the mouth and a certain sweetness.
It marks very well the Mediterraneanness of the vintage. It is very pleasant with somewhat marked tannins.
Tasting held in Haro on December 14th, 2017



