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The harvest 2023 has been ayear marked by significant heat waves in the months of Julyand August. This made itaslow and divided harvest to achieve the correct sugar maturation. This year the wines will be very balanced in acidity and pH, more fruity and fresh, with less alcohol than other years due to the excessive heat and the sudden rains that forced the harvest a little earlier. The 2023 vintage in the Rueda DO will once again offer excellent wines.
Vinification: Fermentation takes place at 14-16ºC, which helps to maintain and intensify characteristic flavours. After fermentation, the wine is kept in contact with the fine lees to strengthen the structure of the wine by providing fatty acids and more ample and glycerine like sensations in the mouth. The ageing The wine is aged in new French oak barrels for an additional six months, followed by an additional 6-8 months bottle ageing before release.
Tasting notes:
Colour: Clean, bright yellow-straw colour with a green tinge.
Nose: Aromas of freshly peeled oranges, with tree grown and tropical fruit (pear/banana).
Palate: Dense with a great mouthfeel, rich and crisp, with tree fruit flavours (pear) and atouch of orange peel. Long and pleasant finish. Food pairing: This wine goes well with all types of shellfish, seafood, fish (smoked fish too) as well as with sushi. Also with elaborate salads, pastaand rice dishesand with white meat.