Ademán Valdecarretas Selec.Especial
Grapes from vineyards over 85 years old planted on ungrafted vines. Prefermentative maceration for 48 hours in a refrigerated chamber, followed by fermentation at controlled temperature and malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels. Aged in large French oak barrels for 20 months.
This Selección Especial is respectful of the hands of an 85-year-old farmer through the gesture of time-out. When the hand is closed, the wine is ready to continue enjoying the pleasures. The label reflects a selection wine and a vineyard 85 years old, like the hands.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red color with cherry hues. Intensity and aromatic complexity of red fruits well assembled with the spicy notes of the wood and intermingled with toasted and mineral notes. Its passage through the mouth is ample, powerful and silky with a well-rounded tannin and sweet tones.
Gastronomy
Its harmony of black and spicy fruits is perfectly associated with red meats and game. It can also be served with desserts with dark chocolate.
Conservation and consumption
Positive evolution over the next 8 years. Keep in optimal conditions (14-16ºC) at 70-80% relative humidity. Best consumed between 14-16ºC.
Technical information
Grapes from the Valdecarretas Estate with a very good production for the age of the vineyard. Pre-fermentative maceration for 24 hours in a refrigerated chamber, followed by temperature controlled fermentation and manolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels. Aged in fine grain French oak barrels for 16 months.
Vineyards
Finca Valdecarretas is located in the wine-growing area of Toro and the vineyard is 90 years old and planted on ungrafted vines. The soil is pebble which makes it has a perfect harmony between night and daytime temperatures