A Pasos 2004Type: Red
Vintage: 2004
Harvest dates: Cabernet Sauvignon: 15/10/04; Syrah: 08/10/04; Merlot: 09/09/04; Cabernet Franc: 08/10/04; Petit Verdot: 15/10/04.
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Syrah (20%), Merlot (10%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Petit Verdot (5%).
Origin: Sierras de Málaga, subárea Serranía de Ronda, Spain.
Oak time: 12 months in French (95%) and American (5%) oak barrels.
Bottling date: 12/05/06
The harvest: The 2004 grape harvest was Very Good in Pasolargos, and it was even Excellent in some estates.
Winemaking and Aging:
The grapes were hand-picked, deposited in crates and transported to the Winery where they underwent a second selection at the selection table. Our grapes are harvested only after the optimal maturity point is reached. A cold maceration is run before fermentation to preserve and enhance colour, aromas and flavour complexity. Each of the different grape varieties ferments in separate stain steel tanks for 6 to 8 days. Subsequently, the maceration lasts between 5 and 7 days. The wine is aged in new French (95%) and American (5%) oak barrels during 12 months.
Analytic indicators:
Alcohol: 14,5% Vol.
Total Acidity: 5,8 g/l.
Volatile Acidity: 0.5 g/l.
pH: 3.6
Dry extract: -
Colour intensity: 20
Tasting Note:
The wine presents an intense red colour. The aromas combine blackcurrants from Syrah, intense spicy notes from Cabernet Sauvignon and blackberries from Petit Verdot. On the palate, there is a perfect balance between fruit and oak. The wine is full-bodied and presents mature tannins that give a great structure. A charming wine.
Production: 15.000 bottles of 75cl.
Presentation: High quality cardboard cases of six 75cl bottles