Siglo DOC Rioja Resrva Medalla Oro 13.5% 750 ml Spain
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RESERVA D.O.Ca. Rioja VISUAL / VISUAL: Tawny color of medium intensity. NOSE / OLFATO: It stands out for its red fruits, prune and licorice scents wrapped in pastry, black pepper and vanilla hints from the oak barrel. TASTE / GUSTO: Round, with pleasant structure, balanced acidity and elegant tannins giving fruit in liqueur hints in the aftertaste. PAIRING / MARIDAJE: Goes well with turkey, pork, chargrilled vegetables, black pudding and spicy Asian dishes. TERROIR / VIÑEDO: Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja Alta” and “Rioja Oriental”. Vineyards located in “Ribafrecha” of the Tempranillo variety planted in trellis with clay and limestone soil at 500-600 meters (1600- 2000 ft) altitude and more than 30 years of age. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters (1300- 1600 ft) altitude and more than 40 years of age. VARIETIES / VARIEDADES: Tempranillo, Garnacha. AGEING / CRIANZA: Barrel: 24 months, 50% French and 50% American oak barrels. Bottle: 12 months. Barrica: 24 meses, 50% barricas Francesas y 50% barricas Americanas. Botella: 12 meses. WINE MAKING / VINIFICACIÓN Grapes selected for their balance between freshness, structure and ripeness. The harvest is adjusted according to each area and its climate. Manual harvest at dawn. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 20 days maceration and gentle pumping over 4-5 times daily. Malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks and ageing in French and American oak barrels for 24 months. Settling in concrete tanks, we keep it in the bottle for at least 12 months.
