EL VIEJO

Varieties: 100% Tinta de Toro.
Vineyard: Selection of the best grapes, that come from very old vineyards of extremely limited production, more than 100 years old and cultivated naturally. Sandy soils with high granitic stony component.
Harvest: Manual harvest carried out between September 22 and October 15.
Winemaking: Maceration during 2 weeks. Spontaneous fermentation in 15,000 kg concrete tanks with native yeast. The malolactic fermentation takes place in these same tanks. Soft filtering and non-aggressive clarify to preserve its natural characteristics.
Aging: 16 months in new French oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 15% Vol.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Colour: Deep cherry red color, intense depth, with violet notes on the edge.
Nose: Complexity taken to the extreme, with medium intensity but enormously rich in nuances. Denotes an elegant compendium of aromas of ripe black fruits, accompanied by creamier and sweeter nuances of the barrel, and some spicy final notes.
Palate: Very pleasant, its smooth fullness and voluptuousness are noteworthy on the palate. It is also very complex in the mouth, denoting excellent ripening and low yielding grapes from old vineyards.