Las Rocas Garnacha – Calatayud

Climate & soil type: continental climate (dry summers and cold winters). Very rocky and slaty soil. Mountainous area with altitudes from 800 to 1000 m. Vineyard details: vineyards between 40-60 years old bush trained with natural drainage and an average yield of 3500 kg/ha harvesting time: the first and second week of october. Fermentation details: in stainless steel tanks for 20 to 25 days at a temperature of 24 ºc with skins. Premaceration for 10 days and posmaceration of 21 days with skins. Microxigenation before the malolactic fermentation ageing in barrels: 30% of the wine spent 10 months in american and french barrels. Tasting notes: velvet and tasty with a vibrant red color that hints at its rich dark cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors. This well-structured wine integrates nuances of oak with round tannins to deliver a rich palate of fruit flavors. – bodegas san alejandro