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DO Almansa
DO ALMANSA is a young and not very big DO, which has always drawn Gran Anyada’s attention for its varieties, climate and edaphology. Its geographical location, known as ‘’Hoya de Almansa’’ (Almansa’s wide valley), has an altitude between 700 and 1100 metres, in pretty much flat land, not very undulating, and with a dry continental climate, although milder than in the interior area of La Mancha. These conditions and mostly-grown non-traditional varieties have allowed Marià Bigordà, father and son, to work together with their good friend and winemaker Adolfo Cano. We have been able to present wines which surprise because of their aromatic, fresh and very fruity richness, as well as being voluminous and nice in the mouth.
ALCHEMISTS
Adolfo Cano
Marià Bigordà, father
Marià Bigordà, son
DETAILS
2019
100% Garnatxa Tintorera
Aged for 12 months in 500 l. French oak barrel .
14,5 % vol.
CHARACTERISTICS
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Old vines, of an average of 50 years old and at an altitude of about 1050m. Calcareous, dry and not too deep land. Traditional agriculture. Continental climate with Mediterranean influence, which can reach -10ºC in the winter and 30ºC in the summer. Average production per vine: 3kg of grapes.
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Manually harvested in 15kg boxes in manually selecting tables, and cryo-maceration for 24 hours before its controlled fermentation at around 26ºC for one month. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
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Powerful red colour (the only variety of black grape which has black pulp), which stains the glass. Great expression of red, ripe, candied and somewhat spicy fruit, with a full mouth finish and integrated acidity. Shelf life of more than 10 years. Shelf life: more than 10 years.
HOW TO SERVE IT
Serve from 16,5-17ºC
Decant the wine 2 hours before serving it. With the bottle at an angle pour the wine trying to keep the flow slow and steady, then spin it counter-clockwise a couple of times and let it sit until it is ready to drink.
REMEMBER...
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Wines are always stored horizontally in cool places where temperatures don’t go above 18ºC.
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It is important to open the bottles or decant them before consumption depending on the type of wine.
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The colour, its intensity and hue, can define the features and characteristics of the wine.
IT PAIRS WELL WITH...
Premium cold meats
Grilled vegetables
Beef stew
Semi-cured cheeses
