Denomination of Origin: Vino de la Tierra
de Castilla.
Grape Varieties:
50% Grenache, 50% Tempranillo.
Alcohol Content:
13%.
Ageing:
Young Wine.
Winemaking: Cold
maceration during 24 hours. Fermentation at 13oC with selected yeast.
Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Total Acidity:
5,50 gr/l.
pH:
3,35.
Winery:
BODEGAS CASTIBLANQUE is a family-owned estate in Castilla-La Mancha, comprised
of a recently renovated winery situated in a XIXth century cellar and
120 hectares of vineyards planted with Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Syrah, Garnacha, Chardonnay, Macabeo, Airén and other experimental
varieties.
Tasting notes:
Color: Clean and bright pink color.
Good expression of freshness and youth.
Nose: Delicate on the nose with good
aromatic intensity of fresh and floral aromas that evoke wild and juicy
strawberries.
Mouth: Balanced acidity with hints
of strawberry jam and currants. Elegant presence on the palate.
Serving temperature: 9° C.
Food pairing: Excellent with light
appetizers, seafood, and shellfish or just to be enjoyed by itself.
Awards:
- Commended, “Decanter World Wine Awards”
- “Top Uk Spanish Wine”, New Wave Spanish Wines 2007 awards.
- “Mezquita Oro”, National Competition in Cordoba.
- “Gold Bacchus”, National Young Wines Competition, Spain.
- Second position at “Best Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla”.
- III Concurso Oficial de los Mejores Vinos de La Tierra de Castilla.
II Premio
- Baco de Oro (Gold trophy). Concurso de los Vinos Jóvenes de
España (Young wines from Spain Competition).
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