Country: Spain Region: Rioja Varietal: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha Tinta & Graciano Vintage: 2012 Colour: Red Style: Dry Description: VINEYARDS-YIELDSSpecial selection of old vines from Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, aged between 65and 85 years old. Very low yields of between 3,000 and 4,500 kg/ha. due to the ageand limited vigour of the vines.Produced mainly with Tempranillo grapes from vineyards planted at differentaltitudes in Cenicero, Elciego and Laguardia.This vintage is blended with small quantities of red Garnacha and Graciano grapes.The red Garnacha grapes come exclusively from vineyards in Rioja Alta, located inCenicero and Nájera, allowing us to achieve finesse, freshness as well as structure.The Graciano is mostly harvested in Elciego, where we obtain the unique characterof delicacy, "grace", liveliness and colour.VINIFICATIONBunches destemmed with maximum care. Alcoholic fermentation at a controlledtemperature. Maceration with skins extended for up to 30 days, to extract colour,flavours and tannic structure. Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrelsor in stainless steel tanks, subject to the batches of wine. Once malolacticfermentation is complete, all the wines are transferred to barrels, and rackedevery 6 months.AGING IN BARREL24 to 26 months, depending on the origin of the vines and the types of barrels. NewFrench oak barrels and second wine barrels.AGEING IN BOTTLE4 years minimum before release.TASTING NOTESIntense colour with a slightly brick-red border. Very complex bouquet ofbalsamic notes with fine wood notes. Full-bodied palate with ripe plum andsweet spices over toasted flavours. It maintains the freshness of a subtlevividness that promises excellent ageing potential. Flavoursome, full-bodied witha lingering finish.Serve at 17ºC - Alcohol content: 14% Vol.