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El Cardenal 2017
Rioja
Red
To perpetuate the history of the Cisneros family in the heart of an authentic land.
Blend
85% Tempranillo - 10% Mazuelo - 5% Graciano
Overview
El Cardenal is a fine blend between the story of a man who became a winegrower going back to his roots and of a great and strong terroir. The one where his ancestors have been growing vines for several generations. By creating a collection of great wines, Laurent Cisneros shares his emotions and takes us on a trip to the delicacy of a tasty fruit and the strong character of a generous land.
Tasting notes
Dark cherry red color, complex nose with aromas of cedar and red fruits. Beautiful silky balance with vanilla notes and a long and elegant finish.
Serving temperature :
16-18°C
Decant :
No
Pair with :
Pintxos, meat plancha, chocolate
Data sheet
Origin :
Alta & Rioja Alavesa - Spain
Production :
4 800 bottles
Degree of alcohol :
14°
Soil :
clay-limestone
Grape varieties :
80% Tempranillo - 10% Mazuelo - 5% Graciano
Harvest :
Sorting at the plot and additional sorting on a table at the entrance of the vatting room
Wine-making process :
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks.
Aging :
Aged 18 months - 50% in French oak barrels and 50% in American oak barrels. Then 12 months in bottle.
Allergens :
Contains sulfites
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