Casa de la Ermita ROBLE
Brand: Casa de la Ermita ROBLE
Varietals: Monastrell, Petit Verdot
Ageing: 3 months in new French oak barrels ( 225 liters capacity )
Elaboration: Monastrell grapes were harvested at the end of September 2008, keeping its optimal fenolic ripening time, from “pie franco” vineyards over dry soils, not irrigated, with almost 60 years-old. The bunches are small and compacted. Petit Verdot grapes were taken in the second week of October (Petit Verdot ripes lately in the Spanish “Levante” area) This variety makes small bunches, with single grapes, making a very deep purple colour and a strong tannin structure. Both grapes varieties are pre-fermented at 7şC during 3 days, obtaining a huge poliphenolic concentration. It contributes not only a shorter but also a better fermentation. As a result of wine-amking process, the wine shows a greatly concentrated primary aromas from the varieties used.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Purple-violet red colour (mid-high intensity).
Nose: Red riped fruit, lactic, balsamic, light toasted and mineral notes in the nose.
Taste : On the mouth appears a plenty fruity sensation, aromatic woods, cocoas and white spices. Middle and noble tanic estructure. It evokes freshness and fruity, leaving a very pleasant taste in mouth. Remarkable persistence.
Serving temperature : 16 degrees centigrade
Format: 0.75 litres
Gastronomy: Tasty white meats, red meats, pâté, charcuterie, mid-cured cheese, blue fish, “pisto”, stews, spicy pasta, etc.
Mentions and Awards
«International Wine Challenge 2009» (U.K.), Bronze Medal
