Red Wine Carbonic Maceration

GRAPE VARIETIES

90% Tempranillo, 10% Viura.

VINEYARD/ORIGIN
Vineyards located in Tudelilla, in the group of parcels called "La Lastra Baja".

ELABORATION

Ortega Ezquerro Red is elaborated under the carbonic maceration system. This traditional method is very normal in some other parts of Rioja, but it is a great surprise in our region, in Tudelilla.
Whithout prior crushing, the bunches of grapes are put into stainless steel vats. This step is extremely carefully made as it is important to prevent the grapes from breaking. Maceration takes place from 8 to 10 days, fermenting at a controlled temperature of 24ºC approximately.

Tasting notes

This traditional method enhances remarkably fresh red fruit aromas and tones of violet flowers and licorice. Our vine has clean and bright appearance, with a deep cherry-red colour and violet tones that shows its youth. In the nose the wine is powerful, expressive and lively, with strawberry, raspberry and banana aromas, with a floral background.
In the mouth, it is flavorsome and balanced, full-bodied, with a very pleasant attack, fleshy and very long aftertaste.

SERVING AND PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS

Serving temperature between 12-15ºC. Perfect with red meats, game, stews, rice dishes, mushrooms, blue fish and cured cheese.