Montebuena; Madurado

€7.15
D.O. Ca. Rioja (Alavesa) Varietals: 100 Tempranillo Type: RED SKU: 1962 Alcohol content (vol): 14 vol Acidity total (gr/l): 4.8 g/L
D.O. Ca. Rioja (Alavesa) Varietals: 100 Tempranillo Type: RED SKU: 1962 Alcohol content (vol): 14 vol Acidity total (gr/l): 4.8 g/L


The harvest The 2022 vintage has been characterized by being climatically atypical, with a very humid end of winter and beginning of spring and then a persistent lack of rain and high temperatures, which, however, have not generated severe stress in the vineyards, as it was foreseeable. It has favored a complete maturation that in very humid years is not always complete. The result: a contained production, grain size somewhat smaller than normal with a good concentration of anthocyanins, medium tannins, and a higher concentration of aromas than expected. Despite being one of our earliest harvests in the last ten years, the good weather forecasts and the sanitary state of the vineyard, allowed us to carry out a harvest respecting the perfect state of maturation of each estate. The different maturation rates of the vineyard from one farm to another have been notorious, being one of the longest vintages in recent years. The 2022 wines show good levels of color, alcohol and acidity. Aromatically they are quite expressive and show a good skeleton in the mouth that suggestsa great potential foraging and storage.

Vinification 100% Tempranillo. Following a pre-fermentation maceration to ensure maximum extraction of colour and aromas, the must is fermented in stainless steel deposits for 12 daysat 27º C. The ageing

The wine is aged in new American and French oak for five months to give ita pleasant touch of wood.

Tasting notes Colour: Lovely garnet-red colour. Nose: Nicely floral with red/black forest fruit, hints of pencil box and roasted nuts with atouch of dried herbs. Palate: Flavours of fresh red fruit, with a touch of dry herbs and welldefined, silky tannins on the finish. Food pairing: Recommended with finger food, pasta, rice and meat dishesas wellas with cheese.