Plata en International Wine Challenge 2018-Plata en Mundial de Bruselas-Plata en Vianalies International 2019-Oro en Monovino 2020
VINIFICATION: We select the finest perfectly ripe grapes from our parcels of Garnacha Tintorer a and harvest them at optimal ripeness at night-time taking advantage of the cool temperatures and thereby avoiding any oxidation of the fruit between the time it is picked and its arrival at the cellars. We have special harvesting bins that convey the grapes from the vines directly to the winery. The grapes are brought in throughout the night and are de-stemmed and crushed. We use liquid carbon dioxide at a temperature of minus 30?C to chill the must to 10?C in order to avoid any oxidation. The must then undergoes a pre-fermentation cold soak at 12?C for 3 days with frequent pump-overs and, once the fermentation has started, we let the temperature rise to 28?C for a period of 15 days in order to extract colour and transform all the remaining sugar into alcohol. We use our own yeast selection. The wines are micro-oxygenated to stabilise colour, and the malolactic fermentation is carried out in vat using our own selection of lactic bacteria cultures.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Ruby red with purple glints.
Nose: Intensely aromatic with layers of red berry fruit, redcurrants and strawberry compote. Good complexity and a subtle hint of new oak.
Palate: Fleshy, full bodied and structured. Soft, round tannins and balanced acidity.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18?C.
FOOD PAIRING: An ideal match for meat based rice dishes, grilled cured pork cold cuts and red meat dishes.
BOTTLE SIZE: 75 cl.