2012 Vizcarra INES

Production information

History: vineyard Mambrilla de Castrejon located at north of Ribera
Vineyard Information: Gravity Process in winemaking
Soil : Sand, gravel and clay - limestone
Varieties : 90% Tinto Fino (the local name for tempranillo grape) and 10% Merlot
Vine Age : 50 years Tinto fino (Tempranillo), 11 years Merlot
Harvest : Picked by hand and placed in 15kg crates , annual output 1950 bottles
Color: Strong cherry red
Style/Palate: full body, beautifully balanced tannin
Aromas: Ripe red fruit: raspberry, plum, strawberry, fig, cocoa, spice (pepper, rosemary and thyme hint)
Alcohol : 14.5%
Drinkable Period : 2017 - 2024
Winemaking :

Maceration: destemmed before fermentation, 25 days maceration in open new barrels 400 litres with pumping over three times per day at a temperature of 27ºC.
Malolactic fermentation: in barrel
Aging: 16 months in French and American barrels 50%.

Expert Comment: the single-vineyard 2012 Inés from Vizcarra fermented in open 400-liter oak barrels where the wine went through malolactic fermentation and 17-18 months upbringing. It's a blend of Tinto Fino, the old Tempranillo clone from Ribera, with 10% Merlot, which usually provides balsamic and herbal sensations in the wine. It had a lively palate with very good acidity and fine tannins. It has the balance to age.
Score: Wine Advocate : 93 points
Food Pairing : Lamb, Beef

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