Region/Wine Appellation: Carinena D.O. Spain.
Vineyard Location (Village): Aguarón
Elevation: 500m
Grapes: 100% Garnacha
Alcohol: 13.5% by Vol.
Vine Age: 40 years old bush-vines
Soil: Franc, stony and clay
Vinification: Grapes were handpicked in October during the early morning hours to arrive fresh at the winery. They were then left for a cold maceration prior to the fermentation for 96 hours at 42.8°F. Primary fermentation took place during 8 days in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature at 78.8°F. Once the fermentation finished the wine was macerated for 15 to 20 days to extract the grapes potential to the utmost.
Ageing: This wine went through full malolactic barrel fermentation and was later aged 4 months in new French oak barrels of 225 liters.
Tasting notes: "Beso de Vino's red wines begin with the 2009 Beso de Vino Garnacha V.V. (old vines) which spend 4 months in French oak. It displays super fragrant aromas of black cherry, red licorice, and lavender leading to a dense, layered wine that over-delivers big-time for its humble price. Enjoy it over the next 3 years. Grandes Vinos y Vinedos' collection is replete with stunning values".
Jay Miller.
89 POINTS THE WINE ADVOCATE ROBERT PARKER.
By the way, the three holes you will see on the top of the screwcap are not from Antonio´s horns!
