A wine that captures the potential of one of Spain’s lesser-known regions. Made at the new ultramodern winery at Hacienda Unamuno, where new oak barrels are used to age the wine. Reviewed by leading international wine journalists as one of the most exciting new wines of recent times.
D.O.Pa.:Castilla y León (Vino de la Tierra)
Vintage:2005
Ageing:12 months in new French and American oak barrels
Grape varieties:100% Tempranillo
Alcohol:14%
pH:3,60
Residual sugar:1.9 g/l
Tasting note:Garnet red with a brighter ruby rim. Intense fruity flavour with a hint of spice on the nose. An added dimension is the subtle use of oak which combines well with soft ripe tannins.
Serving suggestions:Delicious on its own and ideal with meats, pasta, tomato sauces, barbecues and tapas.
Serving temperature:16ºC