Xolair 2003
| Name | XOLAIR |
|---|---|
| Origin | moorish |
| Meaning | air and sun |
| Grape variety | Merlot 100 % |
| Harvest | August 2003, 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 | overripe black cherry |
| Nose | balsamic smell, delicious aromas of bramble and raspberry, oak |
| Taste | great fruit flavours with nice tannins, spicy with elegant finish, an aged wine with roasted notes |
| Food recommendation | duck breast, grilled pork chops, sweet `n sour dishes |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Concours Mondial 2007 - Brussels - Belgium - silver medal Der Grosse Internationale Weinpreis Mundusvini 2007 - Germany - quality label AWC Vienna 2010 - Austria - gold medal | |