DO Rioja Alta (97.5% Tempranillo, 2.5% Albillo) 750 ml

“Good concentration and extraction. Very attractive red/black fruit. Good purity of vineyard expression.” ~Decanter.com

City of Origin: Penafiel
Grapes: 97.5% Tempranillo, 2.5% Albillo
Total Number of Bottles: 115,000 bottles
Winemaker: Juan Jose Reyes Montero
Age of Vines: 10 to 15 years
Vineyard Size: 60 hectares
Elevation: 500 to 900 meters
Soil Composition: Reddish alluvial deposits
Irrigation: No
Harvest Method: Traditional (Manual)
Harvest Season: Mid-September
Fermentation Method: Natural, no additives
Fermentation Period: 31 days
Fermentation Temperature: Maximum of 31 degrees Celsius
Malolactic Fermentation Method: First in barrels, then stainless steel tanks
Malolactic Fermentation Temperature: Not provided
pH:3.67
Volatile Acidity (grams/Liter): 0.63 g/L
Total Acidity (grams/Liter): 5.35 g/L
Residual Sugar (grams/Liter): 1.57 g/L
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
Aging in Barrel: 1 to 3 years
Type of Barrel: 70% American Oak and 30% French Oak
Aging in Bottle: N/A