Altozano Tempranillo 750mL (Case of 12)

Altozano Tempranillo 750mL

THE HARVEST
The 2018 harvest was marked by an atypical November that suddenly turned bitterly cold. A very cold winter followed, which allowed the vines to rest exceptionally well right through the spring. The arrival of milder temperatures in June redressed the balance. The grapes ripened gradually and remained in perfect health. Because there was more rain than ever, each of the varieties was able to be picked at its optimum point or ripeness, ensuring that all the subtleties were able to slowly develop in each one. The harvest started on 17th August with the Moscatel grapes, followed by the longer-ripening Sauvignon Blanc, which displayed the fruit aromas typical of the variety, then the Verdejo, with its unrivalled balance of acidity and aromas. The last bunches of Cabernet Sauvignon were picked on 19th October, bringing the long series of arduous days of especially meticulous work to an end.

MAKING THE WINE
This wine has been produced from grapes grown on plots carefully selected from amongst the estate’s Tempranillo and Syrah plantings. Under the guidance, as ever, of our winemaker Beatriz Paniagua, the selection process begins in the vineyard, where we seek to identify grapes that reflect the personality and the elegance of our Tempranillo and Syrah grapes respectively. Once the selected grapes have reached their optimum point of ripeness they are harvested at night. Prior to alcoholic fermentation they are cold macerated at 5ºC in contact with their skins so as to preserve the fruit aromas and produce a bright, deep red colour. The two varieties are kept separate throughout the fermentation and ageing processes, right up until the final blend is created.

WINEMAKER’S COMMENT
“A pleasure for the senses”. Altozano Tempranillo & Syrah 2018 presents an intense purple colour. On the nose it is intense with reminders of red fruit aromas mixed with elegant aromas of wild fruits. In addition powerful notes of chocolate and tobacco from the barrel aging. On the palate soft, pleasant, balanced and persistent.