Xolair 2006
| Name | XOLAIR |
|---|---|
| Origin | moorish |
| Meaning | air and sun |
| Grape variety | Merlot 100 % |
| Harvest | end of August 2006, 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: 14 months in bottles: 18 months |
| Drinking temperature | 17 - 19 ºC |
| Consumption | we recommend previous decanting |
| Colour | dark cherry |
| Nose | aromas of berries, roasted coffee, liqueur |
| Taste | decent, sweet tannins, typical VEGA ENIX spicyness, bramble, vanilla, balsamic finish |
| Food recommendation | grilled pork chops, pheasant |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 - London - England - recommended Der Grosse Internationale Weinpreis Mundusvini 2010 - Germany - gold medal AWC Vienna 2010 - Austria - gold medal | |