Aristeo 2001
| Name | ARISTEO |
|---|---|
| Origin | greek |
| Meaning | the son of Zeus, who increases the good |
| Grape variety | blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah und Merlot |
| Harvest | end of August, early september 2001, handpicked |
| Origin | mediterranean, Sierra de Gador, about 750 m above sea level, Almeria, Andalusia |
| Winemaking | destemmend and gently crushed, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel-tanks |
| Ageing | in barrels (225 l) of Allier-oak: 20 months in bottles: 18 months |
| Drinking temperature | 18 - 20 ºC |
| Consumption | we recommend previous decanting |
| Colour | dark cherry |
| Nose | fine, oaky flavours, black cherry, bramble |
| Taste | creamy, complexity, dark overripe fruits, a bit of liquorice and the spiciness of its terroir |
| Food recommendation | traditional meat dishes, barbecue |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Bacchus 2006 - Madrid - Spain - gold medal | |