CLIMATIC CYCLE
The cycle started with a huge drought.
In the month of April, already with visible clusters, a great frost affected all the vineyards. There has been a total rainfall of 440 mm. The cycle has finished with low rainfall and high temperatures.
We started the harvest on September 4th, the earliest in our history.
Production area:
D.O.Ca.Rioja
Variety:
89% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano and 5% 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 40% brand new and 60% 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:
Medium-high layer with a red background and red rim.
Nose:
Very intense, full of red fruits. Lots of ripe cherry and some hints of black fruit. Mineral wine with earthy notes and a lot of depth.
Perfectly assembled oak and great elegance. Notes of aromatic plants and floral nuances appear.
Palate:
Good volume with a velvety touch. Very good tannin. Lots of red fruits full of nuances. With a very slight bitterness from the cherry pit. Long, fresh and delicious.
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