Region: Manchuela -Castilla La Mancha    
Vineyards:        
Soil: Limestone / Marl / Sandstone
Elevation: 510 - 610m
Age: 25 - 30 years                      
Pruning: Un-trellised “Gobelet” bush vines
Grape Variety: 92% Tempranillo 8% Garnacha
Winemaker: Javier Murua
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.0%
Pack Size: 12 Bottle Pack

Castilla La Mancha: The vast, high and dry plains of Castilla la Mancha comprise over 50% of Spain’s vineyards. The ancient soils and high altitude ensures the richly flavoured fruit maintains structure and tannin. Vineyards planted on the slopes of mountain ranges in the north and north east add a degree of elegance to the wines.

Winemaking: Totally de-stemmed with a short cold soak before a long, cool fermentation with daily pump - overs to achieve optimum fruit and colour. The core of the blend was aged in stainless steel before six months maturation in seasoned French and American oak. A component of up to twenty percent Rioja Tempranillo aged in French oak  is added to the blend three months before bottling.

Tasting Note: A lovely rendition of Tempranillo on the nose fragrant with sweet spice and pepper backed up by the Garnacha that lends a juicyness. The palate is bright and expressive with a burst of mouth-filling ripe berry flavours. Tempranillo flavours of cherry cola and smoked spice flood the palate before supple tannins and subtle oak provide definition to the impressively long finish. Pair with a meat-based paella with plenty of smoked paprika.