Over a century has gone by since the first vines were planted in Aldeanueva. Its excellent climate and rich soils together with the know-how of the local growers, resulted in grapes that were highly valued for their colour and alcohol content. These were —and have continued to be until present day— the basis of many aged Rioja wines. Grapes of this quality lead to significant demand which meant expandidg our vineyards to the current 2,600 hectares.
Different types of soils —pebble and clay— at widely varying altitudes, together with intensive sun exposure and low rainfall, define the vineyards of Aldeanueva, offering great potential for quality grapes, characterized by their intense colour, medium-high alcohol and great health.
The vines extend from the banks of the River Ebro to the high slopes of Mount Yerga, resulting in a protracted harvest lasting more than a month.
To these characteristics, we should add the benefit of the control and advisory services provided by our Agricultural Engineers, who supervise members’ vineyards from pruning to harvest, with the experience of over three generations of growers and the latest advances in viticulture.
Viña Azabache Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza
GRAPE VARIETIES: Tempranillo 70%, Garnacha 20% and Mazuelo 10%.
WINE MAKING: The grape is harvested during the second fortnight of the month of September and the first week of October, when the grape reaches the optimum point of phenolic maturity. For the elaboration of this wine a selection of grapes is used, from plots of land with better quality. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of between 25-28ºC. Automatic control of over-pumping for the extraction of aromatic and colour compounds.
WOOD: Twelve months in American and French oak barrel.
BOTTLE: Six months in bottle.
COLOUR: Medium-high deep red robe with ruby borders.
AROMA: Smooth aromas of red and black berries (blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry), very well blended with fine toasty flavours, vanillas and high roasts of the wood.
MOUTH: It is full-bodied in the mouth, well structured, with fine, elegant tannins, very well blended.
AFTERTASTE: Tasty, lasting and balanced, with a good fruit-wood relation.
Capacidad: 75 CL
Graduación Alcohólica: 13%Vol.
