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Vintage of VERY GOOD quality. This harvest was not only good in quality but in quantity both in our own vineyards and in the whole D.O. Rioja. From the 180 ha. that we own, in 2005 we had 154 in production. The volume of the harvest in 2005 was slightly smaller than 2004, due to the pollination. The vegetative cycle was perfect with no problems during all year. The harvest started 10 days in advance from a normal year starting on September 24th with the white grapes and on September 27th with the red grapes in Viña Tondonia. We finished harvesting in October 22nd. We suffered a big storm on October the 12th that delayed the finalizing but didn’t damage the quality. Both white and red grapes entered the winery with a good concentration of color, balance of alcohol content and acidity and good color intensity. All of this made great wines with high vocation of ageing.
Tasting note:
Colour: Natural gold, developed. Nose: Fresh, complex and developed. Taste: Smooth, round, fine and developed.
Grape Varieties:
Viura (90%), Malvasía (10%), all from our own vineyards.
Ageing period in barrels:
6 years, being racked twice a year and fined with fresh egg whites.
Ageing period in bottle:
Rest, unfiltered, bottled in 75 cl. bottles.
Alcohol Volume:
12.5% Vol.
Total Acidity:
6.5 g/l.
“Limpid gold. Powerful, mineral-accented aromas of dried orchard and pit fruits, brown butter, coconut, beeswax, chamomile and lemon pith are sharpened by a suggestion of candied ginger. Deeply concentrated pear skin, peach pit, orange marmalade, vanilla and toasted nut flavors pick up a smoky topnote as the wine opens up. There’s a lot here that reminds me of an aged Sauternes, but the acidity is fresh, giving the wine an intriguing push–pull expression of decadence and vibrancy. Finishes very long, chewy and precise, showing firm mineral and spicy cut and a touch of saltiness.” 95 point Vinous
94 point Wine Advocate
