Cultivation
Soil: Sandy-limestone, basic pH with the peculiarity of having a high concentration of lithium ions.
Grape harvest: August 27- September 13 (depending on variety).
Production: maximum 7,500 kg./Ha.
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation: 9 days at 25º C in stainless steel tanks.
Maceration: 15 days.
Aging: 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
Bottling: June 2009.
Consumption: until 2018.
Analysis
Alcohol: 14.0 % by Vol.
pH: 3.46 / Total acidity: 5.7
Residual sugars: 2 g./l. / TPI: 67
Anthocyanins: 250 mg./l. / CI: 30
Tasting
Exceptionally intense bouquet where the aromatic woods compete against
black cherry, chocolate, vanilla and licorice. On the palate,
it is flavorful, well-structured, full-bodied, luscious, of
great structure and complexity. Long and full finish.
What to serve with
Game meat casseroles, cured cheese, stuffed peppers, lasagna, roasted meats, such as leg of lamb, pork tenderloin, grilled steak...
