Terroir: Roque Blanca has a range of soil types, including clay, limestone and mart each of them has affinity with different grapes varieties. Syrah dominates in wines from Roque Blanca and this variety brings fruit and a particular velvety texture.
Vinification and maturation: Grapes are sorted in the vineyard, then on a double vibrating table. The best grapes and the best grapes only go to tanks. Aging in barrel helps tannins to soften and brings beautiful harmony.
12 months of aging in tanks (75%) and in barrels (25%)
Vintage Report: The 2016 vintage experienced a mild winter with very few rain followed by a cold spring. This enabled the start of the vineyard vegetative season to develop regularity and homogeneously. The dry and hot summer prevented diseases to appear. At the time of the harvest the vineyard was sane, balanced with tiny grapes A very promising vintage.
Tasting:
Appearance : Deep ruby colour.
Nose: Remanent aromas of blackfruit, warm spice on the nose.
Palate: Ample velvety mouthfeel with finely-cut tanning. Long savoury finish with hints of noble black pepper.
You can enjoy it with meat with strong sauce and Mediterranean cuisine. Spicy courses and strong cheese also muse a perfect match