Ref: BCM004

Wine type: Red. Author / High Expression. Organic.
Appellation of origin: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Farming: Organic Agriculture
Soil: calcareous marls
Harvest: Handpick. October 2017
First vintage: 2011
Nº of bottles produced: 7.000
Fermentation: Malolactic in new French & oak barrels.
Aging: 20 months in new French oak barrels.
Bottle size: 0,75cl

Tempranillo grapes handpicked in small boxes and classified on the selection table. Fermented in small conic inox tanks.

Malolactic fermentation undergoes in new French oak casks followed by an aging process where its lies for 20 months.

Colour: Beautiful ruby-cherry red colour.

Aroma: The nose is dominated by ripe black and red fruits, blackberries and raspberries with notes of liquorice well integrated with coffee and spices with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.

Taste: This bodied wine fills the mouth with a firm structure and fresh sensations, fine sweet tannins with a very long, aromatic and intense finish.

Sustainability
Castillo de Mendoza wines use biodegradable capsules, PEFC and FSC labels from sustainably managed forests, natural corks, recycled cardboard boxes and bottles with less glass.

Conservation: Cool and dry place. Avoid sunlight
Perfect drinking temperature: 14-16 ºC
Pairing: Perfect to accompany rice, red and white meats, roasts, game, cheeses and pates. Exquisite with dark chocolate and desserts that include red fruits.