Xolair 2004
Name | XOLAIR |
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Origin | moorish |
Meaning | air and sun |
Grape variety | Merlot 100 % |
Harvest | August 2004, handpicked, night harvest |
Origin | mediterranean, Sierra de Gador, about 750 m above sea level, Almeria, Andalusia |
Winemaking | destemmed and gently crushed, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks |
Ageing | in barrels (225 l) of Allier-oak: 12 months in bottles: 18 months |
Drinking temperature | 17 - 19 ºC |
Consumption | we recommend previous decanting |
Colour | dark cherry, garnet edge |
Nose | delicious smell of ripe berries |
Taste | a fruity Merlot with character, mellow on the palate, well balanced wine with nice tannins |
PRIZES AND AWARDS AWC Vienna 2011 - Austria - gold medal |