TASTING NOTE
Colour
Red with orange reflections.
AROMA:
Aromas of plums, raisins, black pepper and leather on the nose
TASTE:
Medium bodied, tasty with lively sensations that emerge on the palate. Good acidity, very balanced and silky on the palate. Elegant.
MATCHING
It can be drunk alone or with tapas, roasts, grilled or fried foods, grilled red meats, cured meats (ham, chorizo, etc.) and cured and semi-cured cheeses.
Serving temperature from 16 to 18º C.
WHO CAN CONTRACT
PIQUERAS WINERY
4th generation family-owned winery founded in 1915 by the Piqueras family. The Piqueras Winery is located in Almansa, in the south east of Spain, 60 km from Alicante and the Mediterranean Sea.
The own vineyards are located in a wine production area of the D.O. Almansa is characterized by a land of low fertility and low rainfall that, together with a semi-arid continental climate, allows us to obtain wines with a high concentration of color and great aromatic richness.
Since the winery was founded by great-grandfather Luis in 1915, it has maintained the character of family ownership. History and tradition are reflected in the way the vineyards are cultivated, and quality wines are made for bottling and export to more than 45 countries.
CASTILLO DE ALMANSA CRIANZA
Grape variety: 50% Monastrell, 30% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vineyards: 700-800 meters of altitude, 20-40 year old trellis and glass vines in dry land, organic farming methods, nutrient-poor soils rich in limestone, little precipitation.
Type of Barrel: American of fine grain and medium toast (300 L).
Vinification: Monastrell, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes at altitude are obtained from 20-40 year old trellised and glass vines. The grapes are harvested from the end of September. Maceration with a gradual increase in temperature to 25ºC for 4-5 days to preserve the fruit and soften the tannins, followed by fermentation at a low temperature for about 15 days.
A very good, full bodied crianza. Good aromas and flavours.