Viña Palaciega Rioja Tempranillo 2014

Description

A bright wine with medium-to-high intensity. Intense primary aromas of fruit and red berries stressed by notes of ripe fruit in perfect balance with oak. Well-balanced in the mouth, with an aftertaste that reiterates the sensations perceived in the nose.

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Vinification

De-stemmed and partially crushed, with a high proportion of full berries. 10 - 15 days maceration period with a daily over-pumping. Controlled fermentation at 24° - 28°C. Both native and selected yeasts are used.

Vineyard

Vineyards situated between approximately 300 and 600 metres altitude. High percentage of small plots of less than 1ha, where both traditional and modern technological cultivation methods are used. Average age of vines is 25years. Yield between 45-60 hl/ha.

Soil Type

Although Rioja is a small region, it has heterogeneous soils with a balanced structure, alluvial terrains with a harmonic composition of sand, silt and clay, rounded stones and slightly alkaline with active limestone. Low organic matter content. Low level of nutritional elements and lack of water during Summer.

Maturation

6 months in American oak barrels.

Food Pairing

Ideal with all types of meat. A good complement to pasta dishes, tapas and medium-cured cheeses.