El Vinculo, Crianza, La Mancha,Spain, Red, 75cl

Description

Producer: El Vinculo

Region: La Mancha

Country: Spain

Type: Red

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo

Vineyard and elaboration:

Description: Located between 650 and 750 meters of altitude in semi-flat terrain in descent from North to South with South orientation.

Area: 52 hectares.

Age: Average of 50 years.

Soil: Mixture of sandy and clayey throughout the terrain.

Climate and harvest: A very cold and wet winter, favoured the winter rest of the vines and the accumulation of water reserves. Spring started cold, moving to normal values as the season progressed. The rain made its appearance at the end of winter and remained continuous and abundant during the spring and the beginning of summer. These conditions caused a slightly late sprouting favoured by the availability of water by the plant. The beginning of summer brought mild temperatures that were normalizing during the month of August, giving way to a month of September with temperatures above average. The abundance of water made the harvest generous and the temperature regime led to a late harvest, but the conditions of the month of September allowed an end of ripening in magnificent conditions.

Aging: 23 months in American oak barrels and 4 months of rest in bottle. 

Tasting notes:

View: Cherry red with violet edging, clean and bright.

Nose: It has an expressive and concentrated nose. The ripe blackberry and plum type fruit stands out, accompanied by a subtle background of liquorice, typical nuances of the Tempranillo variety. Its 23 months of aging in American oak barrels gives it enveloping aromas of vanilla and cocoa.

Palate: In the mouth it is a full-bodied wine, with polished and well integrated tannin. Attractive fruity and fleshy entry, with a wide, voluminous palate, a long and pleasant finish with hints of sweet spices and roasted notes such as tofe or cocoa.

Consumption: This wine will offer optimal enjoyment as from its time of purchase.

Food pairings: Grilled red meat and small game piece, such as partridge or hare.

Serving temperature: 12 ºC – 14 ºC.

Alcohol degree: 14,5%