GRAPE VARIETIES
100% selected grapes from Garnacha vines that are over 50 years old.
WINE MAKING
This wine is made from specially selected Old Garnacha wines located in the sun-soaked mountains of Yerga. The Garnacha´s affinity for its terroir enables it to demonstrate its capabilities as a premium varieta.
Harvesting beings in the first half of October; this is when ther grapes have reached their optimum phenolic ripeness. Fermentation then takes place in temperature controlled tanks that range 26-28 degrees.
The wine regulary undergoes pumping over in order to ensure that the maximum amount of colour and aromatics are extracted. After this process is complete, the wine spends up to 12 mounths in both French and American oak.
AGEING
Twelve months in American and French oak barrel.
BOTTLE
Six months in bottle.
COLOUR
The first thing that stands out is its high intensity purple red color, with subtle hues of ruby red.
AROMA
The nose is filled with intense aromas of jammy red-fruit and coupled with nuances of vanilla and toffee.
MOUTH
On the palate, concentrates flavours of ripe bramble fruit ant sweet spice are prominent. Tannins are soft and silky and balance well with refreshing acidity.
AFTERTASTE
This wine is an ideal food match for red meat fillets such as steak or lamb. Alternatively, try with hearty game casseroles or mature hard cheeses.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Red meats, game and cured cheeses.
ESTIMATED OPTIMAL DRINKING TIME
Three years
RECOMMENDED KEEPING TEMPERATURE
13ºC
RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE
16-18ºC
ALLERGEN
Contains sulfites
Colour | Red |
Brand | Azabache |
Packaging | 1 BOT DE 3/4 DE LITRO |
Vintage | 2019 |
Percentaging of alcohol | 14.5 |
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