Blés Crianza 2018

Our best-selling wine in foreign markets, BLÉS CRIANZA 2017 matches perfectly well chicken and vegetable barbecues, sauteed with soja sauce, spicy plates, and various types of rice. BLÉS is the name given to an indigenous plant – Chrysanthemums Blés – whose growth is encouraged between the rows of our vines. The 120 Ha of organic vineyards in Valencia (Spain) are respectful of the environment and maintain the balance and richness of the ecosystem. The best grapes grow in our fields alongside small animals like the butterfly.

SKU: AB04 Category: Tag: Product ID: 123

Description

GRAPES FROM ORGANIC VINEYARDS

30% Monastrell in non irrigated trellised vineyards from Finca Casa la Viña (county: Requena). Altitude: 689 meters. Soil mix: clay and calcareous. Yield: 4,5 Kg/vine. Date of harvest: 3rd week in October.

40% tempranillo in non irrigated trellised vineyards from Finca El Churro (La Portera, county: Requena). Altitude: 689 meters. Soil mix. Clay and calcareous. Average yield: 4,5 Kg/vine. Date of harvest: 2 nd week in September.

30% cabernet sauvignon in irrigated trellised vineyards from Finca Los Rincones (La Portera. County: Requena). Altitude: 720 meters. Soil mix: Calcareous. Yield: 4 Kg/vine. Date of harvest: 2nd week in September The date of the harvest is determined upon tasting of the grapes

AWARDS

-90 points in Guia Peñin 2019

– Silver medal in Challenge Millesime Bio 2019

VINIFICATION

The different grape varieties are vinified separately. The grapes are handpicked, crushed, and de-stemmed prior to fermentation in our concrete vats, with control of temperature and fermentative maceration for two weeks.

AGEING

The malolactic fermentation takes place in Hungarian oak barrels. The wines are aged afterward in the same barrels for 6 months. TASTING

NOTE: Colour: Intense Grenache Nose: balsamic aromas and spices on a background of ripe fruits. Mouth: rounded tannins and fresh final with a predominance of citric notes.

ANALYSIS

-Alcoholic Degree: 13,6 % Vol

-Sugar < 2gr/ liter -Free S02: 22 mg / L

-pH:3,55 -Volatile Acidity: 0,59 g/lt

-Total Acidity: 5,2 g/

REGION: D.O.P Valencia( Spain)