NEGRE PASSIÓ
Exclusive Edition 2001
Great Reserve wine from our winery. Emblematic and traditional, with a long aging in French and Hungarian American oak barrels (minimum 14 months), which gives it a very special personality and complexity. Needs to breathe to express the complex and mature notes of his long aging. Indicated to accompany well-cooked vegetables: all types of meats, roasts and the long desks of our Mediterranean culture.
Variety
70% Tempranillo
30% Cabernet Sauvigon
Harvest
Tempranillo 15/09/2001
Cabernet Sauvignon 19/09/2001
Maceration
During 35 days at 28ºC
Fermentation
Maceration and fermentation of the paste for 20 days depending on the temperature range at de 28ºC, with daily pumping until racking.
Ageing
14 months in 300 liter oak barrels American and French.
Analysis
Alcohol (% vol): 13'60
Residual sugar (g/l): 2,80
Total Acidity (g/l): 3,60
SO2 (mg/l): 08/50
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0,76
pH: 3,41
Tasting note
COLOUR: Intense ruby red, soft hints of mahogany Tick legs.
AROMAS: Powerful aromas of a win aged in barrel, toast, balsamic (eucalyptus), dry fruit, cocoa, and spice (nutmeg and sweet pepper).
IN THE MOUTH: A vigorous passing through the mouth a balanced presence of tannins and a good alcohol-acidity balance. A marked aftertaste dry fruit (prunes) and a slight mineral taste (charcoal).
Organic Viticulture
All our wines are made with grapes from our vineyards in conversion to organic farming.