Aristeo 1999
| 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 1999, 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: 24 months in bottles: 36 months |
| Drinking temperature | 18 - 20 ºC |
| Consumption | we recommend previous decanting |
| Colour | ripe, black cherry with purple tendency |
| Nose | intense, complex scent with smoky notes, aromas of berry jam |
| Taste | structured, full-bodied, striking roasted flavours combined with hints of black fruit, ripe tannins |
| Food recommendation | traditional meat dishes |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Challenge International du Vin 2007 - Bordeaux - France - bronze medal AWC Vienna 2010 - Austria - silver medal | |