750ml La Cueva del Contador (Alpiste)

Description

Origin: Rioja, Spain Variety: 100% Tempranillo Ageing: The fermentations began after a period of cold maceration, with the grapes at a temperature close to 18 ºC, around to 3-4 days. Started the fermentations, They developed slowly with controlled temperatures between 21 ºC and 24 ºC and a duration of 8-9 days. 18 months in barrel new French Oak. View: The Cueva del Contador is bright and intense, with purple-red color. Naris: it is deep and voluminous. Fruit stands out red and black in a compote with spicy touches, mineral and balsamic, as well as toasted notes. With the wood present, fine and to be integrated. Mouth: it is powerful and well-balanced in terms of maturity and freshness. It has very long and cool. Handsome. Optional pairings among others: Sausages, Tapas in General, white and red meats.