SPAIN
El Castro de Valtuille - Crianza
2010 Mencía
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
A selection of vineyards from Valtuille de Abajo. |
| Soil Type: |
Mostly clay soils, sandy and pebbles too. |
| Vine Age: |
70 to 80 years old and older. |
| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
4 t/ha. |
Vinification:
The grapes were hand picked, extended maceration and fermented in 500 liters French oak barrels. Aged for just over a year in French oak barrels.
Production 20 000 bottles.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Bright cherry and violet hues. |
| Nose: |
Elegant with fine hints of wood, a mixture of candied fruits and chocolate. |
| Palate: |
In the mouth it is intense and structured with rich fine tannins and meaty showing well the terroir profile. It is harmonious and well made. |
| Other: |
El Castro de Valtuille is a refined wine that is fairly versatile, may be paired with coq au vin, in place of a Pinot Noir also goes well with game meat dishes. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
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| TA (g/l): |
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| pH: |
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