La Horra Aged Red Wine

Type of Wine: Tinto crianza

Designation of origin: D.O. Ribera del Duero

Grape varieties: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)

Winemaking: Traditionally made in stainless steel vats of 35,000 litres capacity. It is pumped over 3 times a day for 30 minutes each during 15-18 days at a controlled temperature of 25-30 °C. Subsequently it is run-off and left a while to settling before barrels are filled.

Barrel aging: De 12 a 18 meses con trasiegos cada 3 ó 6 meses.

Bottling aging: Bottles remain a minimum of 6 months before being marketed. They are kept lying down on metallic scantling in an underground facility where temperature never exceeds 16 °C.

Barrel type: 85% roble americano 15% roble francés.

Alcohol content: 13% - 14% Vol.

Wine-tasting card

Colour Ruby red, clean with high medium layer.
Aroma A clean, powerful and complex wine with elegant aromas characteristic of ageing. Lingering fruity fragances and resinous nuances.
Mouth Full-bodied, well balanced, overall highly harmonious. Long-lingering full taste. Produces complex, elegant sensations at the back of the nose, along with nuances characteristic of ageing and fruity flavours.
Serving temperature 18 °C
Recommended for Meats, roasts and cheeses.