Conde De Los Andes Tinto 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Conde De Los Andes
Label Name:
 
Tinto
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Ollauri, Rioja Alta)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
nearby vintages in the Conde de los Andes line have earned ~91–93 points from James Suckling and favorable reviews from retailers

Tasting Note
Bright picota cherry color; aromas of red fruit, ripe plum, and undergrowth with subtle spice. Palate is structured, fresh, juicy and persistent with a savory, oak-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled beef, chorizo, stews, aged Manchego and cured cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu, Sichuan beef, tomato-based rice dishes and hearty noodle stews.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Tempranillo; 21-day stainless steel fermentation with daily remontages; 14 months in French oak (half new); minimum 12 months bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodegas Ollauri (Conde de los Andes range) from old Tempranillo vines (~50 years) in Rioja Alta, focusing on traditional Rioja craftsmanship and oak ageing.