Finca El Otero

Mediterranean profile with challenging weather conditions throughout the cycle. Spring, with an irregular pattern of rains, gave way to a dry summer with high temperatures and moderate water stress that helped the ripening and concentration of flavors in the grapes. A very high-quality harvest, shorter than in previous years, with wines of great intensity, concentration, aromatic complexity, and remarkable aging potential. Officially rated as EXCELLENT.

100% Tinta del País from El Otero. This plot has dry, low-fertile, gently eroded clay-loam slopes at 850 m elevation, perfectly suited for the style we are looking for. 

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We harvested early in the morning, taking advantage of the low temperatures to carry out a natural pre-fermentation cold maceration for a week. After this period, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation began and concluded in 16 days. Then, we transferred the wine to new French oak barrels where, over 92 days, it completed malolactic fermentation with weekly batonnage of the produced lees.

We selected the best barrels to start the aging process in new French oak for 16 months, with two rackings using the traditional method. The final blend was bottled in May 2023.

Clean and bright, with an intense ruby color, very high depth, and garnet rim. Powerful aroma, full of layers of ripe fruit, blackcurrants, blueberries, and balsamic notes of mocha, clove, vanilla, and nutmeg, with subtle menthol notes in the background. On the palate, it is balanced, with structure, very smooth and round tannins that provide great final elegance. Long aftertaste with a great variety of balsamic and spicy memories.

It accompanies a variety of dishes such as roasted vegetables, red meats, roasted lamb and suckling pig and mature cheeses from the area.