Variety of grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
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Vineyards location: Torreano (UD)
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Growing method: Guyot, 5.000-5.500 plants/ha, vineyard planted from 1973 to 1999.
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Yield/hectar: 55 qli/ha
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Vinification techniques: Manual harvesting, soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation temperature at 26° -28° C, maceration on skins for 15-20 days, with several remontages ,till racking.
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Ageing and fining: The 50% of the wine is matured in tank and the rest refines in barrels of oak of 500 litres, after 18 months the two masses are assembled. After 6 months from the assembly starts the bottling. Refining in bottle for 6 months and finally proceeds to commercialization.
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Characteristics: Full-bodied, round and harmonious, deep ruby red colour with violet edges, has a slightly grassy scent, reminiscent of raspberry, wild blackberries and underbrush. Sapid, pleasant, slightly tannic, full-bodied and persistent.
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Alcohol content of wine: 12,5 %Vol
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Total acidity: 4,9 g/l
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Bottle: Green glass of lt. 0.75
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Gastronomic combinations: Wine for white and red meats roasted, hard cheeses. Excellent with game, grilled meats and sausages.
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Serving temperature: 18° - 20°C.
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