2006 Finca La Estacada Vino de la Tierra de Castilla seleccion varietal
| Vineyard: | Finca La Estacada |
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| Varietal: | Tempranillo |
| Style: | Red |
Expert Reviews
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Description<p>91 Points, "Very good." <strong>-- Robert Parker, Wine Advocate</strong></p><p>This 100% Tempranillo from the La Mancha region shines a deep and potent red color with intense aromas of ripe fruits and a hint of an olive/nutty quality. Replete with red and black fruit and an elegant touch of American and French oak, it displays great balance between fruit and oak and a long finish. You'll find it to be international in style, versatile wine with good acidity.</p><table cellpadding="5" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Pronunciation</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%">“ Tem-prah-NEE-yo"</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#dddddd"><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Blend</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%">100% Tempranillo, 6 months in oak</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Character</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%"><strong>COLOR</strong>: potent red<br /><strong>BODY</strong>: medium<br /><strong>NOSE</strong>: ripe fruits<br /><strong>FLAVORS</strong>: red and black fruit with an touch of American and French Oak</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#dddddd"><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Region</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%">Finca La Estacada has left behind the traditional image of goblet pruned vineyards, which characterises wines from the Castilla-La Mancha region, succumbing to the geometry of trellises incorporting a drip system to ensure balanced water supply.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Details</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%">This wine went through malolactic fermentation.</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#dddddd"><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Vintner/<br />Wine Maker</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%">Aging takes place in a 3,000-square-meter underground area located in the winery's main building, with a capacity for 3,000 American and French oak barrels.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="20%"><strong>Food Pairings</strong></td><td valign="top" width="80%">Serve with lamb, saucy spare ribs, grilled smoked sausage, steak, creamy cheeses(Manachego) and Mediterranean cuisine.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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