Real de Asua
Ficha de cata
Type of wine: Red
Style: Cosecha
Production Zone: Rioja Alta
Vintage: 2001
Clasified: Excellent
Grape variety used:
Tempranillo: 100 %
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Elaboration
In our very best vineyards in Villalba and Haro we constantly monitor the ripening of both the skins and the flesh of the grapes. This is performed by regular tasting of the grapes which allows us to determine the exact dates for harvesting. Our first selection is collected in small boxes and taken to the winery, where the grapes are spread onto a triage table, and a second selection is made. The grapes ferment in oak vats, where they remain, after fermentation for five weeks, at controlled temperatures, with carefully monitored pumping over and submersion of the cap to extract optimum colour and aromas from the skins.
Tasting notes
This attractive deep plum coloured red has intense ripe, red fruit on nose, with spices and mocha/coffee notes and a touch of balsamics from the oak. A well balanced palate with ripe, fine tannins over a rich, meaty structure and a lingering.
