Finca Antigua Crianza 2010

After discarding several farms in different regions, they found Finca Antigua. Located between the provinces of Cuenca and Toledo, in the best area O.D. La Mancha, named after the old vines that had this property at the time of acquisition. Exceptionality, it is the hallmark of the winery, as each plot is intended for the manufacture of a different wine, ensuring a unique and inimitable taste. The sum of its high altitude (900 meters) and its loam soil high in calcium carbonate and poor in organic matter, the perfect symbiosis for fruit ripening and taste their wines. Inaugurated in March 2003, this farm of 1000 hectares has 421 hectares of vineyards with varieties such as Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viura and Moscatel among others. It is the perfect platform to unleash the imagination and creativity with plantations and subdivisions of national and international varieties. The elaboration Processing ship consists of 40 stainless steel tanks, autovaciantes and fully automated, with a capacity of 50,000 kg. grape each. It is in these tanks where fermentation of the grapes, which can last from 9-22 days, depending on the type of wine that will be developed is done. Furthermore, this ship has 36 stores and stabilization tanks, different capacity: 12 90,000 liters, 10 liters and 14 50,000 25,000 liters where the wine malolactic fermentation and where the first decanting are performed. In the ship typing treatments filtration, clarification and various assemblies are made varieties that give rise to wines of Finca Antigua. It is equipped with 4 tanks of 250,000 liters and 10 tanks of 100,000 liters and has in turn 7 Isothermal tanks 30,000 liters in which, thanks to its double jacket, the wine is kept at the proper temperature according to our needs. Winemaker: Lauren Rosillo Barrel aging The barrel aging ship is ready to hold 4,500 barrels of French and American oak, which are constantly renewed, and are stacked by the modern system called nest bee. It provides temperature control by a refrigeration system that maintains between 14º and 17º, and natural humidification thanks to the slope stone holding the reservoir and is introduced into this vessel providing the moisture needed to reach 80%. the wine rack As the barrel cellar, the bottle has temperature control that allows keeping at desired levels, in this case 16 ° to 18 ° and 70% humidity. It has capacity for 1,500,000 bottles and it is here where the wine completes its aging process before leaving the market. Reduction process: After aging in oak barrels, the wine is aged in bottle to round the edges and mature and polymerize certain components. In the absence of oxygen, producing a series of chemical reactions that give rise to the reduction aromas. the aromas are refined and assembled fully developed bouquet. Finca Antigua, each bottle wine remains in the time it needs to ensure it reaches the customer in the best conditions. the Vineyards The name of the farm is not a whim, but it We take from the old vines with which it had at the time of acquisition. Chosen for the winery architecture is consistent with the avant-garde wines made there. The farm is located about 900 meters above sea level, enjoying cooler night temperatures on hot summer days. The floor provides the perfect for grape growing conditions. It is frank, high in calcium carbonate. They are combined in the privileged conditions for producing wines with a strong personality. Finca Antigua Breeding Penin Guide 2009: 87 points and 4 stars to the quality / price Vista: medium-high intensity ruby red, bright and clear color. Welt cardinal flashes. abundant and dense tear. Aroma: High intensity with memories creamy, pastry, milk yogurt blackberry notes. mineral background with hints of underbrush and balsam. Its passage in oak gives spicy notes (nutmeg) and lightly toasted touches. Boca: Also in this phase evokes creaminess and softness in the beginning, with development of spherical shape of a large volume, edgeless. Very conjoined acidity with alcoholic strength. Long finish and creamy aftertaste. Food pairing: Ideal with rice and pasta Italian cuisine. Pairs well with cheeses half healing and white grilled meats or sauce. Accompanies fish such as sea bass or monkfish without restarles elegancia.Crianza providing consistency to these dishes: 12 months in new American oak barrels and French.