RIBERA DEL DUERO ROA RESERVA

• Weather: Continental weather. Cold winter and extremely hot and dry summer with important differences in temperature between day and night.
• Soils: The soil comprises clay, marl and limestone.
• Vinification: Grapes come from selected vines, all of them older than 50 years. Grapes are crushed by the traditional system of using a manual hydraulic press. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures around 25o C. Aged 12 months in 300 liters barrels of American (20%) and French (80%) oak.
• Tasting notes: Brilliant in its red fruit, the flavors illuminated by equally bright acidity, this is a tense Ribera, its polished structure holding to a crisp line. The flavors are long, leaving a soft sensation of spice and fruit.
• Serving temperature: 17o - 18o C.
• Pairing: Cured cheeses and all kind of red meat.