One of Spain's most "Atlantic" reds.
This Caíño comes from two little blocks of vines named Dena en Valiñas, 1 ha in total. Some of the vines are 40 years-old, the rest is 150 years-old.
Vinification
Hand-picked. Indigenous yeasts only. Whole bunch fermentation, no de-stemming thus, in stainless steel tanks.
Storage potential
7 to 10 years.
To serve
Serve at 14°-15°C after decanting.
Trial analysis
Light cherry colour.
Very fresh on the nose (medium intensity) - raspberry, strawberry, laurel, eucalyptus and salty notes.
Very fresh on the palate too, with round tannines. Sharp and mineral finish. Very Atlantic.