GRAPE VARIETIES:
87% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano and 4% Mazuelo from a selection of 45 to 60 year
old vines coming from “El Rincón” plot.
VINEYARDS:
“Pago El Rincón” - located in the southern part of our “Viña Lanciano” estate
(El Cortijo – Rioja Alta) next to the “El Rincón” mountain. 491 metres altitude
with gently sloping terrain. North-South facing with a slight incline towards the
north-west - south-west. Traditional Rioja bush vines with three arms, each with
five spurs of two buds in length. Yield of 3,500 kg/ha.
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were hand-harvested in small crates and then selected by bunch and
berry on sorting tables so that only grapes in perfect conditions of health and
ripeness are allowed to continue to the next phase of vinification. Malolactic
fermentation in new French oak barrels, finishing in the following spring. During
the period between alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation, the
lees were stirred weekly to ensure a fuller mouth feel, as well as a silkier, more
approachable wine.
AGEING:
Aged for 9 months in new French oak from the forests of Jupille and Tronçaise,
followed by 4 months in new Caucasian oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES: Deep garnet red appearance. On the nose a range of aromas of black fruit blackberry, blueberry, and ripe plum are wrapped in spicy notes of clove and cinnamon. On the palate it is powerful, broad and structured, with smooth tannins that blend with the fruity aromas and minerality that reflect the essence of our Viña Lanciano Estate. It is a wine of great personality and structure with an enjoyably long finish.
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