El Belisario

General
Grape Variety : Tempranillo
Region           : Spain/Rioja Alavesa
Vintage          : 2014

Winemaking
From the Cuba Negra Vineyard in southern Labastida, the El Belisario bottling comes from Tempranillo vines planted in 1910. Fermented naturally in oak foudre. Malolactic fermentation and aging occur in 100% new French oak barriques over 2 years.

Tasting Notes
One of those wines that makes you belief in the special magic of old vines. It's a focused, nuanced, wonderfully expressive Tempranillo

Picota and garnet cherry color. Intense and Aromatic nose with memories of seasoning cherries dried black plums, black pepper and mycology note, raspberry, pomegranate and red cherry fruits.

Very fresh and tasty, fruity mouth, filigree tannins, energetic acidity and sweet, caressing oak spices. Memories of black and red fruit, sandalwood, Aromatic herbs, chocolate, menthol, pastries and roasted coffee beans. Long and very elegant wine.

Food Pairing
Displays a surprisingly elegant nature. Pair with game, red meat and dark chocolate.