Identity
| Producer | Bodega Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 80% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 10% Graciano |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark cherry with violet edges |
| Aroma | Floral, spicy, red and black fruit aromas with fine cocoa nuances |
| Palate | Powerful, subtle, smooth, elegant, complex, fine, juicy, firm, balanced, with good tannin structure and potential for development |
| Finish | Long, silky, finessed, round, approachable, loaded with spiced strawberries and cherries |
| Food Pairing | Roast lamb, grilled red meats, aged cheeses, mushroom dishes, hearty stews |
| Serving Temp | 18 |
| Aging Potential | 10-15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Total Acidity | 4.70 |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | 3.7 |
| Aging Process | 16 months in barrels and foudres, 28 months bottle aging |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in oak vats with part of autochthonous yeasts, temperature controlled |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 480 |
| Soil | terraced plots with clay and limestone soils |
| Vine Age | 30 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | manual harvest in 12 kg boxes from September 13 to 30 |
Interesting facts
| Macán is a collaboration between Benjamin de Rothschild and Vega Sicilia, two icons of the wine world, aiming to reinterpret the high expression and quality of Rioja wines. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8437013426251 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | N/A |