Harvest The weather during the growing season was optimal for the development of the vines. The rains during the first months, more intense until April and lower for the rest of the spring and summer, allowed an exceptional evolution of Vineyard. The oldest plots, located on loose soils and aggregates had lower fruit set in previous years due to high temperatures, resulting in bunches with smaller grains and with a good pulp-skin, which is important to obtain a result of large quality. The ripening process was slow and deliberate, prompting grapes with an excellent state of health and quality which reached its peak during the vintage. The wine produced has a perfect balance in both alcohol content and acidity with a very suitable color indices, perfect for long aging in barrel and bottle. The Regulatory Council of the IO Ca Rioja awarded its highest rating to this add: Excellent.
Vineyards The base variety is Tempranillo (90%) from vines more than 40 years of Briñas, Villalba Labastida and perfectly complemented by a 10% Graciano from our farms Melchorón I and II of Briones and Rodezno.
Development and Aging Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations went smoothly. In February 2002, the wine was transferred to American oak barrels house production of 4 years old where they remained until May 2006. During the aging the wine is racked every six months by the traditional method of barrel to barrel. In June 2006 it was bottled. In order to preserve maximum sensory components, this wine was subjected to a gentle filtration so that, with age, can produce sediment.
Tasting Ruby red color, middle layer with tile edges, typical of the great classics of Rioja. Very intense aroma, fresh, vibrant, with fine notes of candied fruit on a balsamic, spicy, leather, coffee and chocolate mint. Good structure, round and sweet tannins elegantly polished in its long aging in barrel and bottle. Spacious aftertaste that gives a soft and durable. The wine of great moments. |
Gran Reserva 904 Haro , La Rioja 26200 Spain Region: Rioja Sale Type: For Sell |