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Wine Description
The Story
RODA I is the blend from those plots which in that year have produced grapes of black, ripe fruit characters. The deep, dark, black fruit is almost always dominated by plum aromas together with mineral and chocolate notes, balsamic flavours, all of which form a whole which flows slowly from the very bottom of the glass, developing hugely as it reaches the expectant nose of the taster.
On the palate, the fullness of the wine comes through clearly, the fruit complexity gently coating the mouth with masses of sweet tannins. The wine shows great length with a finish of fruit and freshness that lingers on well after swallowing, inciting the taster to sip again. These are wines to accompany gastronomic food and to appreciate in the company of fellow enthusiasts.
Prior decanting can enhance the wine.
Wine Information
TECHNICAL DATA
Grape variety:
100% Tempranillo.
Vineyards:
Bush vines over 30 years old, yields limited to 1,5 kgs. per vine.
Grape Harvest:
From the 30th of September to the 23rd of October.
Fermentation:
In French oak vats, with controlled temperature.
Ageing:
In French oak barrels, 1/3 new, 1/3 second use and 1/3 more uses. 24 months in barrels and 12 months in bottles.
Stabilization:
By natural methods, clarification using only egg whites, without filtration.
Alcohol:
13,5% Vol.
HARVEST
Irregular year that demanded an exhaustive selection. Very rainy and cold summer. Excessive vegetation. 574,7 mm. of precipitations in the vine-growing year. A good September and October.