Artero Crianza
Country
Spain
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Others region
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
vintage
Current vintage
Alcohol
14%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
High
High
High
Current vintage
Product Description
Artero Crianza is a brave assembly of two early varieties such as Merlot and Tempranillo at 50% growing under La Mancha merciless sun which requires special care in the maturation process of these two breeds. It comes from the selection of own vineyards of 35 years that in these lands can be considered old.
Profile
Grape Blended
85% Tempranillo, 15% Merlot.
Palate
Round, warm, very well balanced with a persistent finish.
Colour
Intense, brilliant and clean ruby colour.
Aroma
Intense and complex aroma with hints of ripe fruits, toasted aromas, pepper and balsamic notes.
Palate
Round, warm, very well balanced with a persistent finish.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Hard Cheese
Product details
THE HARVEST
Grapes come from vineyards in Toledo of an average age of 40 years, they express the terroir thanks to their adaptation to the soil over a long period. The soils are calcareous-clay and the Tempranillo grapes usually mature first and the others later, grapes picked by hand.
VINIFICATION
85% Tempranillo, 15% Merlot. Upon entering the winemaking cellar, the grapes are inspected, destemmed and crushed to separate the must, which is then pre-macerated at 15ºC for 24 hours. After that period the must is fermented and macerated in stainless-steel, self-emptying deposits along with the skins for a total of 10 days at 25º C.
THE AGEING
Following fermentation, the wine is aged in 80 percent American and 20 percent French oak for six months, in medium-high humidity and temperatures between 13-16º C. The barrel-ageing is followed by another two months minimum in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Intense, brilliant and clean ruby colour.
Nose: Intense and complex aroma with hints of ripe fruits, toasted aromas, pepper and balsamic notes.
Palate: Round, warm, very well balanced with a persistent finish.
Food matches: Roasts, grilled meats, legumes and medium and strong cheeses.
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