The Story
VINIFICATION
The grapes were destemmed before undergoing alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 25 days at 16º C. This wine is fresh and does not undergo oak treatment.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Clean and bright, with greyish hues at the edge
Nose: Intense fresh floral aromas that give way to white fruits like pears and tropical fruits.
Palate: Dry with just enough acidity to make it fresh and lively with a structured ...
Wine Information
THE HARVEST
Total grape production reached 355 million Kg in the D.O.Ca. Rioja in 2012, a figure considerably
lower than the previous year (387million Kg), and one of the lowest yields in the last two decades (5.708 Kg /Ha). Grapes showed exceptionally good sanitary conditions – the healthiest in the past
10 years – and an excellent balance between alcohol levels and polyphenols so the quality of this vintage is guaranteed. Vines suffered...
Vintage 2012
SPAIN 2012 VINTAGE REPORT
The Control Board has given the 2012 Rioja vintage the official rating of ‘VERY GOOD’. The global rating reflects the heterogeneous nature of the vintage. The drought affected both grape volume and grape quality in some vineyards but also resulted in a significant quantity of wine of extremely high quality, in line with the wines of the two previous vintages, both rated ‘excellent’.
In general, Rioja’s vineyards...
