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About This Wine
The grapes come from various plots, selected for the ideal ripening to make this wine. The alcoholic fermentation, with native yeast, was begun at low temperatures, rising to 30°C at the end. The wine continued to macerate with the skins for a further two weeks. The wine was then run off into new and second-fill French oak barrels for the malolactic fermentation. The ageing was carried out in the same barrels for 16 months with racking to clear the wine of its lees.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Tempranillo |
Country | Spain |
Region | Ribera Del Duero |
Brand | Bodegas Felix Callejo |
Vintage | 2010 |
Wines of Spain
With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.
The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.
In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.
Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.
Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.