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PAGO DE CIRSUS Opus11 Selección

Origin: FINCA PAGO DE CIRSUS

Climate: Continental low rainfall - 200 ml/year.

Altitude: 630 feet above sea level.

Variety: Tempranillo 55%, Syrah 45%

Yield per Hectare: 3500kg.

Yield per Plant: 1,25kgs.

Vineyard Training: Trellis.

Plant Density: 2800 grapevines/hectare.

Harvest Dates: Tempranillo October 5-10 / Syrah September 20-25.

Harvest System: By hand in 10 kg. cases.

Fermentation Task: 30% Frenck oak, 70% in stainless steel tanks.

Maceration: Cold pre-maceration at 5º C for 24 h in cooling chamber.

Cask Storage: 14 months in new French oak casks.

Alcohol Content: 14,5°.

Total Acidity: 5,6 g/litre.

Ph: 3,3.

To Drink: Now and during the next 5 years.

Serving Temperature: 18-20°C

Type of Glass: Riedel Vinum 408/00 series.

Good with Cheese: Roncal, Roquefort, Manchego.

Tasting Notes: Rojo picota madura, muy cubierto. Aromas de intensidad media, brinda frutas en sazón, y abundantes notas de carácter mineral. Bien estructurado, sabroso equilibbrado con un punto licoroso que envuelve el conjunto. Marcado carácter frutal, con un final de cacao, amargo y minerales.

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