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D.O.Ca. Rioja / Heredad de Altillo

Heredad de Altillo Red

Heredad de Altillo is made from Tempranillo. The grapes are carefully handpicked from the best vineyards in Rioja during the second fortnight in September just at the right ripening stage.

Variety
Tempranillo
Style
Still wine
Alcohol Graduation
13%
Serving Temperature
Between 14-16ºC
 

Region

Spain’s most internationally famous wine region is renowned for creating top quality wines with exceptional ageing ability. It lies in northern Spain, by the side of the River Ebro from which the region’s name derived. Elegance and poise is the hallmark of the wines shaped in this ancient region. The variety of its soils, together with the combination of modern and traditional growing practices allow winemakers to produce a wide range of wines that exhibit different personalities, always within the framework that their long-established Qualified Denominación de Origen demands from them. .

Tasting Notes

Deep cherry red colour with touches of violet. Aromas of red fruits, strawberries and flowers that mirror perfectly on its palate. Smooth and fresh fruit on the palate. Long and pleasant finish.

Food Pairing

A good companion to rice, pasta with sauce, grilled meat, cheese or salads.

Technical Information

The grapes are harvested at just the right moment. A cold maceration process for 48 to 72 hours extracts their skin colour and fruity aromas. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature between 21 and 23 ºC) for 8 to 10 days.

Awards

GOLD
2019 Concours Mondial de Brusexelles: Heredad del Altillo Tinto 2017