Production area:

D.O.Ca.Rioja

Variety:

94% Tempranillo, 2% Graciano and 4% Garnacha

Vineyards:

Bush vines over 30 years old located in Haro and its bodering villages. 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. 14 months in barrel and 20 months cellaring in bottle

Stabilisation:

Natural methods

Clarification:

Lyophilized egg white

Alcohol content:

14,5% Vol.

Packaging:

Carton cases of 6 bottles

Formats:

Bottles of 50cl, 75cl, 1,5l, 3l and 6l.

Colour:

Good layer of medium intensity with a red background and tile edges. It has the normal evolution notes for an 18-year-old wine at the moment.

Nose:

The oak is imperceptible. The red fruit stands out, still present, mixed with spices in a precious evolution. Sensation of freshness and in the background a certain liquorous note. There are also floral notes that form a very expressive and harmonious set.

Palate:

Very friendly, with a silky touch and fine tannins. The fruit is clearly red and there is a lot of freshness. It is very long and delicate. Very elegant and sophisticated, it is at a magnificent time to enjoy it and impeccable maturation is appreciated.






Tasting held in Haro on January 3rd, 2019