Petit Verdot

Brand: Casa de la Ermita Petit Verdot

Varieties: Petit Verdot

Elaboration: Tthis is the one of the first Petit Verdot vines planted in Spain. Of a Bourdeuleuse variety which is surprisingly well adapted to our climate. A wine produced from grapes harvested towards the end of October, picked at the best moment of ripening, with very small and loose grain. Macerated in cold during the first days of encubing, the fermentation temperatures up until the date of extraction from barrels set between 28 and 30 degrees centigrade. After the 15 days of encubing, the malolactic fermentation was then undertaken.At this point it has rested in French and American oak barrels for  12 months.

Tasting notes

Colour: Purple-red garnet colour. Its colouring intensity is such that the result is of an opaque lustre.
Nose: Cherry aromas, ripe blackberries, ripe orange peal with a floral sensation reminding one of lavender. Its high aromatic intensity has the feel of surprise. Of an exotic character.
Taste: The primary feel is of sweetness, the centre of the pallet is taken over by a concentration of ripened darks fruits, a potent and complex tannic structure. A final light bitterness, characterised in its variety, with a long and intense after-taste.
Serving temperature: 17 degrees Centigrade
Format: 0.75, 1.50, 3.00, 9.00 and 12.00 llitres
Gastronomy: Roast red meats well-spiced, Castellian roasts, pheasant, duck, deer, venison, oxtail casserole, and harder cheeses.

Mentions and Awards
Gold Medal, 3rd position, puesto « La selezione del Sindaco 2003 » Italy
Silver Medal, , «Bacchus 2004», Spain
Gold Medal, Quality Contest D.O. Jumilla 2004, Spain
Gold Medal, Radio Tourism Awards 2004, Spain
Silver Medal, International Awards city of Porto 2004, Portugal
Gold Medal, »Nova Scotia Port of Wine 2005« Canada
Silver Medal, »Premios prizes- Zarcillo 2005«, Valladolid Spain
Silver Medal, »Decanter World Wine Awards 2005« England
Bronze Medal, »International Wine & Spirits Competition« -England
Silver Medal, »Mundus Vini 2005« -Germany
Silver Medal, Best in its Category, « International Wine & Spirits Competition 2006» , UK
Silver Medal, Quality Contest D.O.Jumilla 2007, Spain.
90/100 points, Wine Advocate #169 (Robert Parker) 2007, USA