A red wine made from the rare Garnacha Calabrese variety, a clone exclusive to the Sierra de Francia. Harvested from three vineyards in two different locations. One third is from the slate soils of Garcibuay (Prado Roble Vineyards) and the other two thirds from Santibañez de la Sierra (La Cruz de Candelario Vineyards and Las Brozas Vineyards) with granite soils.
The grapes were harvested in mid-September. After sorting, the grapes were placed in a temperature-controlled vat where pre-maceration took place for 48 hours at 8°C.
Alcoholic fermentation occurred spontaneously after three days at 21°C. After fermentation was completed, the wine was evaporated and pressed in a vertical press. The wine was then transferred to French barrels where malolactic fermentation took place. Before completion, malolactic fermentation is stopped, leaving some malic acidity to enhance acidity and freshness. Before bottling, the wine was aged for 6 months in French oak.
A red wine of medium intensity, bright red in colour with a burgundy rim. Presented in the glass with notes of balsamico, persimmon and black pepper. Powerful and complex on the palate. A lively wine with balanced acidity. Medium-long aftertaste reminiscent of scattered tobacco and cloves.