Enate - Crianza2007

RED WINE

Food

ENATE Crianza complements smoked foods, meats, casseroles and cheeses. The tannic structure of the wine and the fine balance between alcohol and acidity ensures a long maturation period in bottle up to 8 years.

Tasting notes

Cherry coloured with an intense and complex bouquet, rich in smoky, spicy tones over a base of ripe fruit. With balanced tannins, this wine is full bodied with a long, toasty finish.

Vinification

The grapes arrived at the winery in perfect condition and optimum ripeness. After the pressing, both grape varieties fermented separately at 28 Celcius in stainless steel tanks for 10 to 15 days, and then the wine aged in oak barrels (American oak for the tempranillo and French oak for the cabernet sauvignon) for nine months. Following clarification with albumin (egg white) and a final filtration process for brightening, the wine was bottled without going through tartaric stabilization.

Winemaker's impression

The Crianza is the wine in our family that has the most iberian character, because the tempranillo is the base of its varietal composition (70%). A 30% of cabernet sauvignon contributes to reinforce its structure. It is a flattering wine, full of shades, and that knows how to combine power and delicacy with skill.