Description
Winemaking
In open French oak barrels with temperature control and the use of dry ice. The grapes are preserved under controlled temperature, with a long cold maceration to enhance polyphenol extraction. Fermentation is carried out with destemmed grapes and daily manual punch-downs. After alcoholic fermentation, extraction is carefully performed using vertical pneumatic presses. Semi-toasted Sylvain, Orion, and Radoux barrels are used. The Carranavaridas plot (Tempranillo and Garnacha) has poor calcareous-clay soils with a north-south orientation, located between Laguardia and Leza. The San Millán plot is on the slope of Sierra Cantabria (0.7 ha of 25-year-old Tempranillo). The wine is aged for a total of 18 months in new French oak from a selection of the finest French coopers, followed by further aging in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Color: A highly concentrated wine with a dark cherry-red color.
Nose: Ripe and concentrated fruit aromas, with mineral and spicy hints, along with notes of blackberry and blueberry jam wrapped in creamy oak, with tones of caramel and café au lait.
Palate: Concentrated and glyceric in the mid-palate, balanced and fruity, with fine tannins. Very long and expressive finish, leaving a clear impression of the character of this terroir.
Food pairing
Pairs well with lamb dishes, veal steaks, grilled gilt-head bream, as well as cheeses.
Awards
- 92 Pts. Vinous – 2025 (USA)
- RIOJA MASTERS – 2024 (Spain)
- 95 Pts. Guia Peñin – 2022 (Spain)
- DRINKS BUSINESS RIOJA MASTERS – 2023 (UK)
- MUNDUSVINI GOLD – 2022 (Germany)
Type of wine
Red wine aged for 18 months in high-quality new French oak barrels.
Variety
95% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha
Analytical parameters
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.20 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.80 g/l
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