Pago De Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada
Country
Spain
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Rioja
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
Current vintage
Alcohol
14%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
Current vintage
Product Description
The second variety on the estate to be picked is usually Tempranillo, the others come later. The varieties tend to be in excellent sanitary condition with no disease due to the terroir and privileged conditions on the estate. Grapes ripen at an optimum rate due to the lack of rain in the harvesting months in most years, wines are usually of excellent quality.
Profile
Grape Blended
35% Tempranillo, 35% Merlot and 30% Syrah.
Palate
Smooth, silky and balanced, with a long aftertaste.
Colour
Dark ripe cherry colour with violet tones.
Aroma
A bouquet with balsamic notes combined with red berries.
Palate
Smooth, silky and balanced, with a long aftertaste.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Pasta
:Soft Cheese
Product details
THE HARVEST
The second variety on the estate to be picked is usually Tempranillo, the others come later. The varieties tend to be in excellent sanitary condition with no disease due to the terroir and privileged conditions on the estate. Grapes ripen at an optimum rate due to the lack of rain in the harvesting months in most years, wines are usually of excellent quality.
VINIFICATION
35% Tempranillo, 35% Merlot and 30% Syrah. Following manual selection, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and cold macerated for four days at 8o C before undergoing fermentation in both temperature-controlled stainless steel deposits.
THE AGEING
The wine is aged for 12 months in French (90%) and American oak (10%), followed by another 10 months in the bottle.
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