Xolair 2004

Xolair 2004

Name XOLAIR
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