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Item Number: 6650
UPC: 0805109390027
Country: Spain
Region: Castilla-La Mancha
Sub Region: Castilla-La Mancha
Appellation/AVA: Vino de la Tierra
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Tempranillo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Soil Type: Limestone and clay
Elevation: 750-800 meters
Winemaking Notes: Bush and trellised vines of Tempranillo (average of 50 years old) on limestone and clay soils at 750-800 meters. Handpicked at the end of September. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by malolactic in traditional cement amphora (tinaja). Aging for 5-8 months in French and American oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Saturated color with aromas of dark fruits, black pepper, and even a bit of licorice. On the palate, the wine has gobs of blackberry and currant flavors balanced with wild herb undertones and lively acidity.
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