Mouriz Cask 2008

Type: Red wine

Winery: Bodegas Solera

D.O.: Wines from Madrid

Country: Spain

Varieties: Tempranillo

Features

Solera winery is located in Colmenar de Oreja and it is 100 years old, where the past and present coexist since, although the incorporation of technology is a necessary task, this has not got rid of those methods that, although being traditional, have an important influence over quality of wine. Beginning by ecological cultivation of 18 Ha. of centenary vineyards under an exhaustive control and the handmade harvest of the grape, going on to the earthenware jars which continue pampering the wine, and finnishing with the sale in the cellar, bottle to bottle.

Ecological wine from vineyards about 40 years old. Four months inside American oak cask.

Alc./vol.: 14%

Tasting

View: Deep red cherry colour.

Nose: Intense aromas with hints of vanilla from the wood.

Mouth: Balanced with a persistent and pleasant finish.

Malvasia dry Selection

Type: Dry white wine
Winery: Stratus
D.O.: Lanzarote
Country: Spain
Varieties: Malvasia (100%)

Features

Malvasia Volcanic ungrafted vine-stock grape is the most deep-rooted variety on Lanzarote.

Manual harvesting and grape cooling process until 3ºC. Destemming and manual selection berry by berry. Gentle crushing and cold maceration for 4 hours in special tanks. Draining of the must without pressing to obtain 100% flower must. Racking during 12 hours. Alcohol fermentation at low temperature (between 12ºC and 16ºC) during 20 days. Aged in its own lees for 6 months. Filtration and bottling.

Alc./vol.: 13,5%

Serving temperature: 8-10ºC

Tasting

View: Clean, yellow colour with golden highlights.

Nose: Complex, strong and elegant appearance. Aromas of exotic and citrus fruits, fresh and floral greens.

Mouth: Powerful flavour, lively, fresh and nicely balanced on the palate.