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Wine Description
The Story
A tribute to Jean Leon's hometown of Santander, the starting point for a life marked by extraordinary success.
Situated at 275 meters, the 10-hectare Palau vineyard is divided into two areas with different soil characteristics that are perfect for growing Merlot. The moderately deep, yellowish brown soil is well-drained, medium to moderately fine in texture, and does not contain stones. Organic matter content is very low, and calcium carbon...
Wine Information
Grape varieties: Merlot
Date grapes picked: Merlot (10-11 September, 2007)
Vine age: Planted in 1991
Surface area: 10 ha, Vinya Palau
Soil characteristics: In this vineyard, the merlot variety grows in two different types of soil: one consists of calcareous clay and the other is sandy with high gravel content.
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 26ºC in stainless steel vats...
