The Agnus de Autor crianza 2007 is elaborated with 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano. Havervested during the fourth week in October, from vines over 50 years old with low yields of no more than 4 clusters. The fermentation temperature is 30ºC. Aged in a type of oak 50% French and 50% Russian. The average cask age is 3 years. Cask ageing during 12 months. Bottle ageing during 12 months.
Tasting notes: Deep garnet red colour with violet hues. Nose: intense red berries aroma with balsamic notes. Palate: powerful, warm, silky and friendly. Fresh, meaty elegant finish.
The Valdelana family has been farming their land at Elciego since the 16th century. The oldest information concerning the winery dates back to November 12th, 1583. This is the date in which, during the reign of Philip II Elciego becomes independent of Laguardia. The king of Spain accepts the... independence and receives wine coming from the cellar of the villa in exchange. Currently the owner of the winery is Juan Jesus Valdelana, who starts in the wine world in 1980, after buying his first vines at a winery in Elciego and expanding the family farm afterwards
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