Biodynamic
Organic
Traditional
Vegan
Ortega Ezquerro | Crianza | Rioja
80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha
Produced from vines that are more than 70 years old. Located at 650 meters altitude, in Tudelilla village. The soil in Finca El Monte is composed of some layers of rounded stones. Under these layers there is healthy and dry land. Due to this type of soil, vines have very long and deep roots in order to achieve the nutrients from the healthy soil under the stones. Winemaking: Another key point for us is the is the monitoring of the Finca El Monte during the entire grape growing and maturing period. In the winery, the grape is destalked and slightly crushed.
The fermentation temperatures are controlled up to 28-29ºC and the devatting is fast when it is perceived that the colour extraction has reached optimal levels. Subsequently, the wine is put into barrels, where it will remain for 14-16 months. We age 70% of the wine in new American oak barrels and 30% in “second-year” French barrels.
Tasting notes: Intense red cherry colour. Aromas of red fruits, strawberries, raspberry and cranberry framed by fine nuances of spices, vanilla and toffee. Well-balanced and full-bodied wine, with very round tannins. Silky and structured on the palate. It has a sweet and very enveloping attack with a long and pleasant aftertaste. Pleasant reminders of vanilla, spices and toffee.
