Altos de Montanchez 2021 'Vegas Altas' Tempranillo, Vino de la Tierra de Extremadura

Item Number: 17727

UPC: 8-437022972114

Country: Spain
Region: Extremadura
Sub Region: Ribera del Guadiana
Appellation/AVA: Tierra de Extremadura
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Tempranillo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Clay
Elevation: 487 meters

Vineyard Notes: Grapes for this 100% Tempranillo are selected from five parcels of a 25ha certified organic vineyard on clay soils. The vineyards are located just east of Mérida, located near the banks of the Guadiana River. The proximity to the river creates a special microclimate with humidity that decreases the irrigation needs and favors the elaboration of wines with excellent quality. The vines are 18-50 years old and are planted at 486 feet above sea level.


Winemaking Notes: Grapes are harvested by hand and 100% destemmed. Native yeast fermentation and and maceration in concrete tanks lasts for for around 10 days. The wine is further aged in stainless steel with the fine lees around 5 months after harvest, and is then bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with low to no SO2 at bottling (less than 25ppm).

Tasting Notes: The nose shows red fruit (strawberries, raspberries and cherries) and a touch of licorice. Silky on the palate, this Tempranillo has a bounce of freshness from the balanced acidity. It is the ideal companion for meat and cheese.