CLIMATIC CYCLE
It has been a rainy year in La Horra, 491 mm. of rainfall from November 2015 to October 2016. It is surprising that it rained much more than in La Rioja. The late fall and winter were warmer than usual and very dry.
The months of February and March were very rainy and in April there were enough rains. We reached the grape vine sprouting with a very important accumulation of water.
Spring, which was cold, delayed the budding of the vineyard. Summer passed with normal temperatures, with very little water stress at the beginning, due to the large reserves provided in the spring and some rains during the month of July. The end of summer was very hot and dry, which augured an early start of the harvest, which ended up being extended until September 29th due to occasional rain and the drop in temperatures.
The leaves stayed on the plant for a long time until the first frosts of November.
The harvest took place with good weather, it began on September 29th and lasted until October 18th. The harvest was excellent with high level wines, very expressive and with very good quality tannins.
Production area:
D.O.Ribera del Duero
Variety:
100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo)
Vineyards:
Small plots in La Horra, Roa and nearby villages in Burgos.
Age of the vineyards:
Bush vines with an average age of 70 years
Harvest:
Hand-picked in 16 kg crates and hand sorted at the winery
Fermentation:
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels
Aging:
16 months in barrique, 80% French and 20% American
Stabilisation:
Natural methods
Clarification:
Lyophilized egg white
Alcohol content:
14,5% Vol.
Packaging:
Wooden cases of 6 bottles
Formats:
Bottles of 50cl, 75cl, 1,5l, 3l and 6l.
Colour:
It has a high layer, with an intense and bright colour, with a cherry red background and a bright red rim.
Nose:
It is very intense and full of different nuances in many overlapping layers. The fruit is black in profile with some red highlights. It is dominated by black plums, blackberries and cherries.
It forms a complete landscape, made up of aromatic herbs, fruits, some spices and damp earth.
The olfactory sensation is very fresh and the oak is perfectly integrated.
Taste:
Elegance, intensity and freshness at the same time.
The black and red fruits are combined in a very attractive set. The tannins are fine and polished. There is no feeling of weight or alcohol, just balance.
Perhaps it is not the most corpulent vintage, but it is one of the best balanced. Delicious wine with enough presence.
Harmonic and long, leaving a sensation of flatness and freshness.
