FAUSTINO RIVERO ULECIA GRAN RESERVA

The Story

Grapes: Tempranillo 50%, Bobal 50%.

The Regulating Council /Consejo Regulador/ has qualified this vintage as “Excellent”. Careful selection of grapes, de-stemmed and partially crushed. Varieties kept apart. Indigenous yeast. Controlled fermentation at 28˚C in self-draining stainless steel vats. 14 days maceration period.  Malolactic fermentation. 18 months in medium toasted American and French oak barrels of 225 L. 18 months in bottle.

The Taste

Dark cherry-red. Outstanding spicy notes from barrel ageing blend beautifully into ripe fruit. Good body: velvety and round.  Goes very well with pasta, red meat, roasted meat, game and all kind of dishes with not too heavy sauces. Ideal with many kinds of cheese. Ready to drink now. It will develop well in bottle during the next two or three years.Keep in a cool, dark and quiet place. Serve at 16-18˚C.

Producer

Bodegas Faustino Rivero Ulecia

VOL %

13% VOL

PACKAGE

75 cl glass 6 btl in box

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