Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas 2021 (Spain)

Description

Caramel, Oak, Smoke

"Wonderfully fruited with complexity, showing dark plum, cured meat, warm spice and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, splendidly supported by velvety texture and layers of polished tannins, finishing persistent and sturdy. At its best: now to 2033" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2024

It has an appealing cherry red colour of medium intensity. On the nose, its intense notes of ripe red fruit assemble perfectly with smoky and caramel nuances from its ageing in oak barrels. On the palate, it is elegant, with a marked Mediterranean character. Broad, balanced with sweet delicate tannins.

Each grape variety, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tintorera are harvested on its best ripening moment, selecting them manually on the vineyard in cases of 15 kg. Back in the winery, the best bunches are selected over the sorting table and subsequently destemmed with no pressing on a small destemmer. Handmade pumping over in small 8.000 and 10.000 liters stainless steel vats. A control average temperature between 24º - 28º fermentation with the native yeast and maceration with the skins during eight days. Soft pneumatic pressing. French and American oak barrels.

Food Pairing: Pair with red meats, roast lamb, braised vegetables and strong cheeses.