Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2006

The winery : Bodegas Miguel Torres
Appellation of origin: Cataluña (Catalogne, Spain)
Grape varieties: 86% Tempranillo, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked:
Tempranillo (From 7 September onwards)
Cabernet Sauvignon (From 10 September onwards)
Vinification:
Number of days of skin contact: 10 days
Number of days of fermentation: 1 week
Type of fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, under controlled temperature.
Fermentation temperature: 27-28ºC
Length and type of aging:
Aged for 9 months in French oak
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 5-8 years
Alcohol level: 13.95 %
pH: 3.53
Acid level: 5.3 g/L (tartaric)
Residual sugar: 2.3 g/L

My drinking note: Medium body cherry color, elegant aroma with fruit. Smooth varietal tannins with big finnish. 3.5 glasses out of 5 for it.

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