Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Chivite 2008 Finca de Villatuerta

Type: Red wine
Winery: Chivite
D.O.: Navarra
Country: Spain
Varieties: Tempranillo and merlot

Features
Chivite family owns a property of 180 Ha in the village of Villatuerta, located on the slopes of Alto de Musquidia; pool Tertiary soils of chalky origin with moderate contents of clay and silt.
This wine is made from an exclusive selection of Tempranillo graves from four plots totalling 44 Ha. and Merlot from a plot of 22 Ha. within the property, turned toward southwest. After a careful winemaking, the malolactic fermentation is made inside French oak barrels (12 months), and two rackings, this wine is obtained.
Alc./vol.: 13.5%

Tasting
View: Deep ruby, young colour.
Nose: Red fruits and blueberries aromas. Spicy hints. Good wood, cedar and blond tobacco.
Mouth: Persistent and very pleasant finish.

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