2009 Vintage
D.O. Calatayud
Grapes: 100% Garnacha
Climate / Soil Type: Continental climate (dry summers and cold winters). Chalky and stony soil. Mountainous area with altitudes from 800 to 1100 m.
Vineyard: Vineyards between 60-80 years old in gobelet training system with natural drainage and an average yield of 2400 kg/h.
Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks for 20 to 25 days at a temperature of 24 º C with skins. Premaceration for 10 days and posmaceration of 21 days with skins. Microxigenation before the malolactic fermentation.
Maturation Process / Time: After malolactic fermentation stays in barrels.
Ageing: 10 months (60% american barrel – 40% french barrel).
Storage / Serving temperature: 4 years / 18º C
Tasting notes: Opaque purple colour. Fruits of the forest and mineral bouquets. It has a splendid perfume of spices, lavender, kirsch and blueberry. Complex, with a great texture and a very rich & long finish.
Ratings:
91 Points Wine Advocate
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