Ratings
JS 92 · WS 91
Identity
| Producer | Alejandro Fernández / Familia Fernández Rivera |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Crianza |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Black cherry color with purple undertones and violet rim |
| Aroma | Blackberries, blackcurrants, ripe red berries, licorice, subtle floral notes of violets, roasted coffee bean, vanilla, oak spices, hazelnuts, mocha, balsamic, roasted and smoked notes |
| Palate | Fresh, fruity, full entry with well-integrated acidity, medium to full body, rounded by firm tannins, creamy and sweet sensation from oak aging, balanced, smooth, approachable mouthfeel, long and sweet finish |
| Finish | Delicate and persistent finish with long evolution in the bottle, sweet and long finish with good freshness and toasty walnut flavors |
| Food Pairing | Rice dishes, white meats, red meats, roast suckling lamb, roast suckling pig |
| Serving Temp | 16°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 14 months in American oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation with full destemming and maceration with skins for some weeks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 800 |
| Soil | Sandy and clay soils |
| Vine Age | 30 |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes fully destemmed and macerated with skins for some weeks |
Interesting facts
| One of Spain’s first château-style wineries, owned by the Fernández Rivera family, with vineyards at 800m altitude and sandy-clay soils |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |