Historia de Santalba 2016 ROIJA DOQ – SANTALBA – fine and complex red wine

DESCRIPTION: This fine and complex red wine is produced by the Santalba family estate in the prestigious Rioja Alta region. After a lifetime of producing high-quality wines, Santiago Ijalba comes full circle with this unique vintage. Vinification and aging: The grapes are lightly destemmed in the traditional manner, before a 3-day pre-fermentation maceration. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out in 600 L French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 17 months in new French oak barrels, to produce a wine of wonderful complexity, with indisputable aging potential. Tasting notes: – Appearance: Intense and deep garnet red color. –Nose: Intense and complex aromas of black fruits, violet, with notes of cocoa, amaretto sponge cake, vanilla, medicinal liqueurs, and tobacco. –Palate: In the mouth, it is full and voluminous, with very fine tannins. The flavors of fresh fruits and spices are still present. The volume, freshness and elegance give rhythm, and we observe a long finish with a floral aftertaste. Storage potential: > 10 years Recommended serving temperature: 16 °C Consumption recommendation: Open and air at least 1 hour before tasting. Food and wine pairings: Matured meat, foie gras, game in red wine, matured cheese.