CLIMATIC CYLE
Atypical cycle, great heterogeneity. Scarce harvest due to the lack of bud break. 523,6 mm. of precipitations in the vine-growing year.
In December 2001, the temperatures were nearly -15ºC. A drought winter. Frost in April, which did not lie. A rainy August. A rainy harvest.
Production area:
D.O.Ca.Rioja
Variety:
100% Tempranillo
Vineyards:
Bush vines over 30 years old, yields limited to 1,5 kgs per vine.
Harvest:
Hand-picked in 16 kg crates and hand sorted at the winery
Fermentation:
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels
Aging:
In 50% brand new and 50% second use, French oak barrels. 16 months in barrel and 20 months cellaring in bottle
Stabilisation:
Natural methods
Clarification:
Lyophilized egg white
Alcohol content:
14% Vol.
Packaging:
Wooden cases of 6 bottles
Formats:
Bottles of 50cl, 75cl, 1,5l, 3l and 6l.
Colour:
Red color with cherry background.
Nose:
On the nose it is very fruity, with marked notes of fresh black plum, notes of chocolate and cinnamon and hints of minerality.
It is interesting to wait for it with your nose in the glass and see how the aromas get bigger and bigger.
Palate:
It is voluminous, very fruity and long, with the peculiarity of the freshness of the vintages of Atlantic influence, of enormous elegance.
Tasting held in Haro on March 29th, 2017
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