D.O.Ribera del Duero
12 Linajes Reserva
Production:
Traditional production, with 100% de-stemmed grapes. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a moderate temperature of 26ºC – 28ºC, post-fermentation maceration depending on the anthocyanin-tannin ratio, 25% of the newly-finished wine makes the malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels. Aging for 24 months in French oak new (70%) and American of one year use (15%) and of two years use (15%). Refinement in bottle for a minimum of 18 months.
CHARACTERISTICS
Grape
Tempranillo
Vineyard
Selection from estates in Miño, Ines and Atauta
Type of soil
Sandy, mainly calcareous-clayey
Yield (Kg/ha)
3.500
Harvest
Hand picked
Vegan Certification
Yes
Altitude
905 y 960 metres
Vineyard age
Over 80 years old
Bottle type
Bordeaux conical 75 cl
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Pillory with garnet edging
Nose
Complex predominance of mineral notes in a background of cherry jam combined with a subtle blend of roasted and smoked background
Palate
Powerful but with a step of silky and well-balanced tannins that make up a final that feels fatty with mineral and candied aftertaste