6 x Convento San Francisco Roble 2013

Tasting Notes:

Cherry red color upper middle layer. On the nose are aromas of spicy black fruit with lactic aromas of plum and blackberry. The palate has an input of fresh fruit, balance of creamy flavors provided by the barrel. Persistent and long.

Development and aging

Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes from vineyards aged between 25 and 50 located between 760 and 970 meters of sandy, clayey and calcareous soils. Manual harvesting in boxes of 15 Kg. Receipt of boxes vibrant cluster selection table. Despalillado at low revs with tree and basket system Teflon. Receiving table grapes in vibrant selection of grain (Mistral) with grape dismissal system for ventilation, depending on their weight and size. alcoholic fermentation in 25.000 Kg. of stainless steel, with automatic temperature control system. bazuqueos constant action and remounted. Aged 10 months in Bordeaux barrels of 500 L French oak (50%) and American (50%) oak.

The vintage 2013 was characterized by unpredictable weather. An early sprouting and low spring temperatures, delayed the cycle of plants. A warm September after a summer cold, we kept waiting and got full maturation in the three weeks of October, just before the heavy rains. Year for bold and comprehensive work on sorting tables, which allowed remove from barreling any unwanted or grape cluster."