For this variety of wine several selections were made: firstly the vineyards,
grape bunches, and then casks. The grapes were hand-picked in small
20 kg crates, and when they arrived at the winemaking facilities the best
bunches were selected
 
The grapes used are from 80 year old vineyards. Separate fermentation was
carried out in 500 litre French oak casks. Fermentation and subsequent
maceration took 2 weeks. Followed by Malolactic fermentation and the
crianza process carried out in new French oak casks sourced from several
manufacturers, where the wine remained for 18 months.
 
The wine was then directly bottled, with no stabilisation or filtration
procedures.
 
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: deep ruby colour with a pink rim.
Aroma: plenty of black fruit on the nose, especially black plum, with also
some sweet notes of toffee and mocha.
Taste: tastes toasty and roasted, with black fruit and liquorice flavors
front and center. Rolls along well on the finish, showing lemon zest
and clove notes.
 
CHARACTERISTICS
Vineyards: Laguardia, over 80 year old vines: Fuente de Espino,
Carravalseca y San Lázaro.
Type of soil: clay and lime.
Type of grape: 100% Tempranillo grapes.
Grape harvest: September 21st, 2017.
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels.
Alcohol content: 14%

Drinking tips: it is an elegant wine, which is best decanted and left to
stand for half an hour before serving. It should ideally be served at
16˚C and goes well with meat and mushroom stews. It conserves
well