Anciano Reserva “Aged 5 Years”

Varietal: Tempranillo 100%
D.O.: Valdepeñas
Production: 25,000 cases

TASTING NOTES:
Color: Dark cherry red with maroon shimmer
Nose: Balsamic and licorice notes along with fruit compote
Palate: Fresh fruits and balanced tannins
Finish: Long, intense finish

VINIFICATION
The Tempranillo grapes were hand-picked from 30 year old vines in stony Valdepeñas vineyards. The soil is clayey lime and the climate continental - cold winters and hot, dry summers. The growers are instructed to pick for optimum
ripeness while maintaining good acidity. Fermentation is at controlled temperatures (20-23 degrees celsius) for 15-17 days in stainless steel tanks. The wine was is then matured in French and American oak barriques for a minimum
of 5 years.

TECHNICAL DATA
pH: 3.48
TA: 5.0 g/l
ALC: 13.0%
RS: <4.0g/l
Malolactic: Yes

After extensive tasting and analysis of the best cuvées available in the cellars of Bodegas Navalon, Norrel Robertson, MW selects the wine for Anciano. Bodegas Navalon is surrounded by the ancient vineyards of DO Valdepeñas in the rural heart of Spain. It is a family owned bodega, part of a company that was originally
founded at the start of the 20th Century by Don Juan Sánchez. Grapes are sourced from small growers across the region to make the classic red wine Anciano, which is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 5 years.

Ratings/Reviews

Rating by The Wine Advocate

87 Points - The Wine Advocate Issue # 181, Feb 2009