Chivite Baluarte Crianza 2008
Region D.O. • Ribera del Duero Length of vegetative cycle • Slightly longer than usual
Yield • Average-low
Harvest period • Delayed
Climate • Very dry winter, humid spring, especially at the time of blooming, very dry and cool summer, cool and humid autumn
Harvest period • Delayed
Climate • Very dry winter, humid spring, especially at the time of blooming, very dry and cool summer, cool and humid autumn
Grape variety • Tinta del País (autochthonous Tempranillo)
Ageing • 12 months in American and French oak barrels
Alcohol volume • 13,5% Vol.
Characteristics of the Wine
Colour • Intense. Cherry red with ruby rim. Deep and bright.
Nose • Very intense and complex. Mainly compound of black fruits blended with spices and smoky hints of fine oak. Floral notes.
Palate • Ample attack. Structured evolution, perfectly-balanced, with volume. Great harmony between the barrel-ageing and the finesse of the Tinta del País varietal. Long finish. Balsamic aftertaste with mineral hints.
This Crianza red wine is made exclusively with Tinta del País grapes from our single Estate vineyard (La Horra) in the Ribera del Duero region.