Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva '11

Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva '11

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Tempranillo from 30+ year old vineyards. Organic fertilization. Environmental integrated agriculture
cultivation. Intense Cherry. Toasty nose of oak with light traces of fine reduction (tobacco and cedar), ripe fruit with varietal expression,
Light fl oral traces (petals). Rounded palate, fl avoursome, elegant, spicy and toasty back aroma.

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  • Wine Country
    Spain
  • Grape varieties wine
    Graciano, Tempranillo
  • Wine-food combination
    Game poulty, roasted red meats, grilled red meats, large game

About this wine

Description & facts

Tempranillo from 30+ year old vineyards. Organic fertilization. Environmental integrated agriculture
cultivation. Intense Cherry. Toasty nose of oak with light traces of fi ne reduction (tobacco and cedar), ripe fruit with varietal expression,
Light fl oral traces (petals). Rounded palate, fl avoursome, elegant, spicy and toasty back aroma

Producer
Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
Wine Region
AROUND SAN VICENTE DE LA SONSIERRA, RIOJA ALTA.
Classification
DOCa Rioja Gran Reserva
Vintage
2011
Grape varieties wine
Graciano, Tempranillo
% of grape varieties wine
97% Tempranillo 3% Graciano
Tasting note
Garnet red cherry. Intense aroma, fragrant, complex with aromatic notes, mature red fruits, balsamic, truffle, vanilla and toast. On the palate it is vigorous, fresh, silky with a good presence of mature taninns and a development of complex aromas. Red fruits perfectly integrated with touches of balsamic, coffee and oak. Long lasting finish with hints of fruit, spice and cocoa.
Wine-food combination
Game poulty, roasted red meats, grilled red meats, large game
Vinification
Traditional, 100% de-stemmed. Fermentation controlled between 28 and 32º C with indigenous yeast selected from our own vineyards. Extended maceration on the skins for 8 days, with two pump-overs daily in the beginning. During the maceration, the pump-overs are reduced so as to avoid the extraction of the bitter and vegetative characteristics. AGING. Barrel: 26 months in American oak Bordelaise barrels. Age of the barrels: 25 % new oak, 75 % maximum of 3 wines. Racked regularly every 4 months during the first year and every 6 during the second.
Location Vineyard
AROUND SAN VICENTE DE LA SONSIERRA, RIOJA ALTA.
Soil
Calcareous clay with gravel.
Closure
Cork
Bottle size
750 ml
Serving temperature
16-18 C
Ageing potential
Drink now untill 2050
Awards & ratings
WINE ADVOCATE 92WINE SPECTATOR 91PROENSA 95