SPAIN
El Castro de Valtuille - Crianza
2008 Mencía
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
A selection of vineyards from Valtuille de Abajo. |
| Soil Type: |
Pebbles with sand. |
| Vine Age: |
70 to 80 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
September through to October. |
| Yield: |
4 t/ha |
Vinification:
The grapes were hand picked, fermented partly in French oak barrels before aging for just over a year in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Vivid Ruby. |
| Nose: |
Ripe cherry and red plum, with oak spice and a touch of cardamon. |
| Palate: |
Rich subtle and juicy, offering dark berry flavors with a hint of cracked pepper. Deep and concentrated with a long and soft finish. |
| 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 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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