REGION

RIOJA ALTA

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VARIETY

100% Tempranillo peludo

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VINEYARDS

A single-vineyard wine from La Canoca, of 18 Hcts. Soils of calcareous clay. High density of plantation on trellis with low yield. Organic fertilization. Environmental integrated agriculture cultivation. Year of plantation: 1985.

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ELABORATION

Traditional method, 100 % de-stemmed. Malolactic in the barrel. Aging 20 months in new Bordelaise barrels of French oak (90 %) and American oak (10 %).

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ALCOHOL CONTENT

14% vol.
 

COLOR

Intense cherry red with a ruby rim​

 

TASTING NOTES

Garnet red cherry. Delicate nose, good reduction, and toasty creamy notes with rich licorice flavors and mountain herbs in this generous red, offering an elegant palate, fresh with well-integrated tannins and a smooth finish.​

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SERVING TEMPERATURE

Ideally between 16-18° C

 

CULINARY

All kinds of dishes with strong, intense flavors, game, dark meats, stews, grilled meats, cheeses, etc.

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