CLIMATIC CYCLE
The fundamental characteristic of the 2012 vintage is to be the second consecutive year of drought.
472 mm. rainfall were collected in the months of the growing season, but 84 mm. were after the harvest, therefore the rainfall used for the harvest did not reach 400 mm. and we came from a previous year of 363 mm.
The budding was late due to the cold temperatures and the scarce of water in the soil. From May the temperatures rose and the vineyard recovered the delay. It was a late harvest due to drought.
As usual during the dry years the health of the grape was excellent. The self-regulation of the vine allowed that the ripening was good. There was little vegetation and low production, much lower than usual.
Grape varieties:
89% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano and 2% Garnacha.
Vineyard:
Bush vines older than 30 years, mostly in Haro and its surroundings. Average yields 1,5 kg. per vine.
Production:
Alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats equipped with temperature control, followed by a malolactic fermentation in French oak barrrel.
Ageing:
14 months in French oak barrels (40% brand new and 60% second-use) and 30 months in bottle prior to its release.
Stabilization:
Completely natural methods, clarification using only egg whites.
Alcohol:
14,5% Vol.
Formats:
Bottles of 50 cl., 75 cl., 1,5 l., 3 l. and 6 l.
Colour:
Deep colour of good intensity, with a deep red colour background and lively red edging.
Nose:
Good intensity and very expressive.
Red ripen fruit character, with some black fruit notes.
The wood is perfectly integrated, fine spices notes and a mineral character.
Subtle floral nuances in the background.
Palate:
Medium volume, with a fine a silky tannin.
Fruity, it reminds of fresh cherries and is delicately spiced.
The mineral notes appear like a reflection of the ground and leaves the feeling of the fresh aromatic herbs.
Long and fresh wine.
In the line of the elegance and balance of the wines of the 2012 vintage, that were marked by a drought, poor vegetation, low production and an incredible grape health.
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