BODEGA OTAZU Premium Cuvée 2016

• Vintage: 2016
• Origin: Navarre, Spain
  
• Taste guide: Deep ruby red in colour. Delicate hints of cassis, cherry, vanilla and cedar on the nose. Blackberry, plum, oak and a hint of leather reminds us of a Rioja. This complex, med-full bodied wine is also intense but with rounded tannins and an elegant finish. Decant/breathe before enjoying and serve at just below room temp.
• Varietal Blend: Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon & Tempranillo.
• 75cl - 14.5% - Natural Cork Opening
• Food pairing: Tapas, charcuterie, roasted vegetables with beef.
• One of the better rated vintages on Vivino.com and sits in the top 7% of all wines in the world according to the same site!

Otazu Premium Cuvée is a red wine made with the best Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the vineyards of the Lord of Otazu.

The grapes are grown under the influence of the continental and Atlantic climate. The significant temperature differences between day and night (32 ° C to 10 ° C respectively) help give complexity to the aromatic components of grapes during ripening.
The soil on which these vines are grown is permeable and free from salinity. The presence of mulch reduces the production of grapes naturally and controls excessive growth in wetter years.
The harvest is performed manually during the night in October, in baskets of 12kg. Fermented at a controlled temperature in order to preserve the personality and varietal characteristics then aged in fine grain French oak barrels for 12 months.

Deep ruby red color. Red and black fruit aromas on the nose with some spicy hints. Intense, round and fresh on the palate.

Quality and rare Spanish Red here and great value for the price point, a chance to treat yourself to something a bit different!