Finca Constancia Altozano Tempranillo 2023

$15.99

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS

This wine shows intense aromas of red and black fruits that blend harmoniously with notes of liquorice, which reflects the typicality of Tempranillo. In turn, notes of toffee and vanilla stand out. Soft and friendly palate with a good integration of tannins together with an extraordinary balance of jam and compote fruits.

The grapes were harvested during the night to protect them from September’s high daytime temperatures. Upon arrival at the winery they underwent cold macerated, prior to fermentation, spending 3 days at 5ºC in contact with their marc to ensure that as much of the fruit aromas as possible were retained and the maximum colour was extracted. After undergoing alcoholic and malolactic fermentation separately the wine’s personalities were fine-tuned through three months ageing in French and American oak barrels. The final blend was made after ageing in oak. Winery

"Aromas and flavours of strawberries and cherries, there’s an earthy red clay quality then spices from fruit and barrel. A smoky wood and earth quality leads to a firm, dry red wine on the palate, primed for food. Firm tannins have a polish, acidity delivers mouthfeel and core red fruit flavours. A wine ready to drink from day of purchase through 2032." Cameron Douglas MS 92/100