alc./vol:
14%
Proof:
28°
Vintage:
2006
Aged:
2 years 8 months
Product of:
Spain
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Made manly (90%) from Tempranillo grapes picked from 30 year old wines in the heart of the Rioja Alta region blended with 8% Graciano and 2% Mazuelo. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 32 months, followed by three years bottle aging. (Acidity 3.4, pH 3.6)
Sampled on 03/09/2016
Appearance |
Clear but so dark in colour that its almost opaque, very deep black-cherry red. |
Aroma |
Pungent blackberry, blackcurrant and redcurrant with cracked black pepper, earthy leather, vanilla, balsamic and tobacco leaf. |
Taste |
Rich blackberry, plum and redcurrant with accompanying bold fruit tannins, dry toasty oak, cocoa and black pepper spice. |
Aftertaste |
Long lingering red fruit, caramel, bitter tannins and black pepper spice. |
Overall |
Rich red berry fruit, dry tannins, toasty oak and enlivening black pepper spice presented in a full-bodied red with a long dry finish. Needs to be accompanied by food and will stand up to bold flavoured dishes. |
Barcode UPC: 8 410869 450908
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural driven cork