Coto de Hayas Viñas del Cierzo
Winery: Bodegas Aragonesas
Region: Campo de Borja
Red Wine
Variety: 86% Garnacha, 10% Syrah and 4% Mazuela
Vineyard
Grapes are selected from old and rainfed vineyards, located on slate and clay-ferrous soils.
Date Harvested
From the 1st week of October for Garnacha and Mazeula and the 3rd week of September for Syrah.
Process
Traditional wine making, fermentation at 28o-30o C under temperature control, 14 day maceration with in tanks. Both varieties are blended before the ageing in barrels.
Aging
Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Additional bottle ageing before release.
Tasting
Color: Intense cherry-red, bright
Aroma: High intensity, complex aromas are of red and black fruits, mineral tones, slight smoky and spicy notes given by the time spent in barrels. Fine notes to cacao, coffee and toasted.
Palate: Smooth, wide and fleshy on the palate. Full, harmonious and balanced. Aftertaste remains long time whereas fruity and spices notes as well as memories of cacao and coffee reappear.
Alcohol: 14%