Rioja Gran Reserva

"Tradition and terroir” In San Vicente de la Sonsierra; own vineyards, El Codo, La Peña, Cerro Las Espinillas. Bush head-pruned vineyards, at altitudes between 580 and 650 metres above sea level.

From selection of old clones. Aged 24 months in French oak barrels. Coupage in a 4.000 litres concrete tank for another 6 months.

Manual harvesting in boxes. Production with 20% of whole grapes selected and crushed in the traditional way. The rest is destemmed and crushed. Grapes are then fermented with their own yeasts from the vineyard. Cap of skins is punch down to have a better straction. Malolactic fermentation happens in 225L French oak barrels, with weekly battonage. 24 months in French oak barrels. Coupage in a 4.000 litres concrete tank for another 6 months.

Ruby red color with a cherry rim. In the nose it shows aromas of wild black fruits, followed by deep balsamic hints as well as liquorice. It has a creamy roasted notes and a vanilla background. On the palate it is intense, round and powerful with flavors of black fruits, prunes, vanilla, balsamic and spices. The after taste notes shows notes of fruit, liquor and liquorice. Great long and deep finish.