Finca El Bosque Red wine
Experience the exquisite Finca El Bosque red wine from Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, crafted in 2021. This exceptional wine showcases the renowned Tempranillo grape, offering a robust alcohol content of 14.5%.
Sourced from the celebrated Finca El Bosque vineyard in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, La Rioja, this wine is born from a meticulously maintained plot of 1.4820 hectares. The vineyard, planted in 1973, employs a high-density system with an impressive 3,086 vines per hectare, ensuring the utmost quality in each grape. The soil composition is a unique blend of clay-limestone, providing the ideal conditions for the grapes to flourish through its rich, loose, and deep texture, with gravel that enhances drainage and aeration.
The cultivation process is designed to respect the environment, utilizing organic fertilizers every two years and integrating practices that align with the natural rhythms of the land. Grapes are hand-harvested in small boxes, ensuring that only those in perfect condition make it to the vinification stage.
In the winery, each grape undergoes meticulous manual destemming and selective sorting. A cold pre-fermentation maceration at 8ºC lasts for three days, laying the groundwork for an elegant fermentation process in an 8,000-kilogram French oak vat at 28ºC. The grapes are gently pressed twice daily for the first eight days, followed by daily pressing for an additional five days, resulting in a rich and dynamic profile.
The wine is macerated with the skins for 18 days, which contributes to its depth of flavor. Following this, malolactic fermentation occurs in new French and Romanian oak barrels, adding further complexity.
Aging takes place over 18 months in Bordeaux-style new oak barrels, with regular rackings every four months to ensure clarity and stability. The result is a wine that captivates with fine aromas and splendid sensations derived from its oak maturation.
Finca El Bosque pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, roasts, game fowl, hair game, aged cheeses, and beef dishes, making it a versatile choice for your dining experience. Indulge in this exquisite expression of Spanish winemaking and enhance your culinary moments with a bottle that exemplifies quality and tradition.
