VARIETALS: 100 % Tempranillo.
AGING: 20 months in barrels (100% French oak barrels)
COLOUR: Vivid cardinal red and substantial purple-hued tones,
lending intense
depth of colour which suggests longevity. Glossy with good clarity.
NOSE: Powerful, complex and very elegant. Varietal aromas of berry
tartness and
jammy black fruits, with Indian ink as well as balsamic lavender and dark-roasted toasty notes from barrel-aging
with spice,
clove, black pepper, liquorice, coffee and cocoa. Tight grained oak
aromas.
TASTE: Exceptionally vibrant and intense. A mouth-filling attack of
sweet ripe tannins
with a profusion of nuances in perfect harmony: black fruit, smoky
subtle oak
toastiness, coffee, liquorice and dark chocolate. Excellent powerful
backbone of
lively tannins, with a long and very persistent finish.
Temperature for consumption: 17-18°C
Recommended with dishes such as red meats, cured and semi-cured
cheeses and pâtés. |