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Enate - Crianza 2014
Grape Varietals
Harvest 2009 began before than normal due to a heat wave at the beginning of August that made a faster maturation of merlot, which was harvested from the 19th of August in optimum ripening conditions. Summer season was quite dry and only at the end of September precipitations increased. Thus, we dodged the rainfall as harvest lasted only 30 days ending on the 16th of September
Tasting notes
Deep picota cherry red in colour. Intense and complex nose with rich smoky and spicy aromas emerging from a background of mature red fruit. Well-structured tannins contribute to a mouth-filling meatiness on the palate and an extraordinarily long finish reveals delicate toasted nuances that linger.
Food pairing
ENATE Crianza enhances smoked foods, meat, casseroles and all kinds of cheese.
Vinification
The musts of each variety were fermented separately at 26 ÂșC in stainless steel tanks. Once malolactic fermentation had taken place, the wine remained in barrels for a period of nine months; the Cabernet Sauvignon in French oak and the Tempranillo in American oak. The wine was then moved to stainless steel tanks to be stored before bottling.
Winemaker's impressions
This wine can said to be the most characteristic Spanish wine amongst Enate's portfolio, given that its composition is based on Tempranillo, Spain's most well-known grape. The Cabernet Sauvignon makes an important contribution to the wine's structure and the overall effect is hugely flattering. The many alluring shades presented highlight the wine's skillful ability to combine power and delicacy.