Crushed & Cured
Vetus, `Flor de Vetus`, Tempranillo, Spain, 2021
A deep ruby in colour with a violet hue. On the nose it boasts aromas of ripe red and black cherries, complemented by spicy nuances of liquorice, smoked meat and Mediterranean herbs. The palate marries power and elegance with an excellent concentration of berry fruit flavours and balance of flavour and acidity, all culminating in a lingering finish.
Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were rigorously sorted to ensure that only those in pristine condition made it into the wine. The grapes were then destemmed and partially crushed and transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for fermentation with regular punch downs. After this, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in tank and was then racked into oak barrels where it was aged for nine months. The barrels were a combination of French and American oak, with 50% new oak used, and 50% second use.
Region: Toro
Vintage: 2021
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 750ml
Producer: Vetus