In the best vintages, Viki Benavides makes an exceptional wine, the Gran Elias Mora.
The grapes come from a 70 year old vine in San Roman de Hornija called "La Senda de los Lobos" (the wolves' path).
Vinification
17 months of ageing in French oak barrels from various coopers.
Storage potential
10 to 12 years.
To serve
Serve at 18°C after decanting during the first 6 years
Trial analysis
Nice, intense cherry red colour with violet reflections.
Toffee and lavendel, wild strawberry, blackberry and cajun spices.
Meaty, but fresh on the palate, with silky tannins. A powerful wine but well balanced in the finish, with some toasting notes.
A lot of potential!