Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tierra de Castilla wines: Dehesa de Luna 2009
Dehesa de Luna 2009
Vintage
2009
Grape varieties
38% Tempranillo and 18% Merlot from El Viñazo vineyard,
26% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from La Mata de la Culebra vineyard
26% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from La Mata de la Culebra vineyard
Analytical data:
Alcohol 14,5 % Vol.
Total acidity 4.8 gr./l. tartaric acid
pH 3,8
Residual sugar < 1,5 gr./l.
Total acidity 4.8 gr./l. tartaric acid
pH 3,8
Residual sugar < 1,5 gr./l.
Aging:
6 months in 225 liter barrels
80% French oak and 20% American
80% French oak and 20% American
Production
52,600 bottles (750 ml.)
1,335 magnum format (1,500 ml. Bottles)
1,335 magnum format (1,500 ml. Bottles)
Appellation:
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
Dehesa de Luna Estate
Dehesa de Luna Estate
Winegrowing notes
The harvest began on September the 1st and finished on October the
14th. Summer was somewhat warmer than usual, which brought forward the
harvesting dates, essentially for the Merlot and Syrah varieties. The
arrival of rain and cool temperatures in September delayed the picking
of the Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. The vinification
was carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 22 to
28°C, with a maceration period of between 15 and 21 days, depending on
the varieties and the winemaking objectives sought for each of them. The
malolactic fermentation took place in tank for all four varieties, at
the end of which the blending was done. The aging time in oak barrels
was 6 months.
Tasting Note
The wine has a medium-deep, clean, cherry-red colour. Faithful to the
style of this brand, it displays a wonderful nose that reveals a
complete palette of fruit aromas, ranging from wild strawberries to
dried peaches, together with notes of scrubland and red liquorice,
against a backdrop of very clean and well integrated oak. First
impression on the palate is fluid, although it gradually gains in
stature, as the fresh berry fruit flavours develop into serious notes of
good oak aging, followed by a long and complex finish.
Prizes and accolades
Mundus Vini Gold 2012. Germany.
AWC Vienna Gold 2012. Austria.
Vinalies Paris Silver 2012. France.
International Weinprämierung Zurich Silver 2012. Switzerland.
AWC Vienna Gold 2012. Austria.
Vinalies Paris Silver 2012. France.
International Weinprämierung Zurich Silver 2012. Switzerland.
Cellar Info:
BODEGA DEHESA DE LUNA S.L.
Ctra. CM-3106, Km 16. 02630
La Roda - Albacete
Ctra. CM-3106, Km 16. 02630
La Roda - Albacete
Spain
Phone: +34 967548508
Fax: +34 967548022
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