Cambrico Rufete 2009 Magnum (150cl)

Vineyard:

From "Valleoscuro" and "El Pocito", two vineyards with vines of 80-110 years. El Pocito has a granitic soil with a lot of quartz and Valleoscuro vines are rooted directly on the bedrock of slate. Altitude above sea level between 750 and 900 meters. Terraced vineyard with steep and narrow frame plantation, 1,4x1,4 m.

ORGANIC FARMING.

Elaboration:

Very low yields due to the age of the vineyard: 500g per vine. Vintage is made using 10 kg capacity boxes and with the first selection of grapes is done at the vineyard. Destemming grape by grape in the selection table (handmade process). Fermentation in steel tanks with autochthonous yeasts. Movements of must and wine only by gravity. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged in 300 and 500 liters French oak barrels during 26 months.

Vintage:

In 2009, the Summer was hot but the cool nights of the Sierra de Salamanca allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and maintained sufficient acidity.