Vintage Description:

2010´s oenologic year was particularly dry, which favoured the advance of all phases of the growth cycle, including vintage. Production, as a result of weather, was limited compared to other years, but not affected the final quality of the grapes, which provided a suitable and balanced development, and were received in excellent health conditions. The Control Board of Rioja Appellation qualified this vintage as ”excellent".

Wine Making:

Grape selection by plots and ripeness degree in hand picked harvest,desteeming and not crushing. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 26-28 ºC for 2 to 3 weeks. After the fermentation the grapes are macerated to complete the full extraction of poliphenols. Aged in new and semi-new French and American Oak barrels for 12 months, after the wine is rounded in the bottle for at least 6 months.

Tasting:

Colour: Cherry red colour with violet hues.

Nose: Intense and complex aromas, combined with hints of ripe red fruit well harmonized with balsamic and roasted touches due to a careful aging, reaching an aromatic ensemble very balanced and full of frankness.

Palate: Sweet and meaty on the entry, with sweet and well structured tannins that result an harmonious and embraced mouth feeling. Lingering finish with aftertaste of toffee consequence of its time in oak.

Recommended with: Meats, cold cuts and mature cheeses.

Serving Temperature:16ºC-18ºC.