CLIMATIC CYCLE
The year of mildew.
627 mm. rainfall, 384 mm. of which occurred in spring and only 5 mm. in July, August and September altogether. A widespread outbreak of mildew across the region during the spring and early summer reduced the harvest.
Remarkable maturation with dry and sunny weather. Late harvest, limited production of very high quality.
Production area:
D.O.Ca.Rioja
Variety:
89% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano and 8% 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% Vol.
Packaging:
Carton cases of 6 bottles
Formats:
Bottles of 50cl, 75cl, 1,5l, 3l and 6l.
Colour:
Deep burgundy red background with bright red hues in the rim.
Nose:
Very intense, red cherry aromas of great complexity mingling with a noble wood bouquet, subtly spicy, all in great balance. After airing the wine in the glass for a few minutes, the red fruit takes over, enfolding all else but showing a hint of cocoa in an elegant, refined manner.
Palate:
Medium to full bodied, enveloping silky smooth texture, ripe red cherry fruit with hints of sweet spices, very fine, fresh tannins, giving way to a fresh, fruity finish of great length. A complex, elegant wine with great balance between the ripeness and freshness of the fruit and the subtlety of the oak management. A wine with no troughs, showing well the characteristics of the 2007 vintage and it is fresh, Atlantic influence.
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