| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Cariñena |
| Main Grape | Grenache (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
Aromas of clean blackberry fruit accompanied by mocha and spice. The palate displays sweet fruit characters dominated by blackberry and plum, complimented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg characters. The wine is full bodied with natural tannin and oak maturation adding texture and complexity to the wine.
Vineyard
D.O.P CARIÑENA, Northeast of Spain. Altitude between 600-800 m, continental mediterranean climate, low rainfall, les than 400 mm per year, having as its hallmark the cold and dry wind called Cierzo. Rocky and poor soils.
Viticulture
Old vines, over 80 years from Finca Bancales vineyards. Traditional viticulture, pruning and green pruning. Manual harvest in 25 kg boxes during the first week of October 2022. Bush vines, dry farmed. 2,000 vines/Ha. Altitude of 600-800 m in soils rich in quartzite and clay.
Vinification
Traditional method, beginning with a pre-fermentative cold maceration. Fermentation is induced at 25ºC with native yeast. A maceration is carried out for 2 weeks, seeking a selective extraction of tannins in truncated cone-shaped vats of 20,000L. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 2nd use French oak barrels.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.49 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.01g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 0.98g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | L9096122 |