Conde de Villaseñor Reserva

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classical ruby-red colour with a russet rim. Very complex and intense nose, with perfectly blended fine vintage scents (vanilla, spices and aromatic herbs) and very ripe fruit hints. Very balanced palate, very fine and with a polished and elegant body. Very long and pleasant finish.

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FOOD MATCHING: this wine goes especially well with roast lamb, baby lamb chops with vine shoots, casserole fish and medium strength cheese. Excellent with chocolate desserts.

VITICULTURE:a selection of grapes from vineyards in Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta. These are very poor quality calcareous soils with a clay loam texture. Vines averaging 30 years’ old, grown mainly using a traditional goblet guiding system. 

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Tempranillo.

PRODUCTION 18-day fermentation and maceration process in stainless steel vats, with a daily pumping over to optimise the extraction of colouring agents and tannins. Malolactic fermentation in vat and two rackings before transfer into cask. Aged for 24 months in 225-litre (59-gallon) American and French oak casks, with three rackings. 2-year maduration in bottle before being released for sale.