The barrels used to make LAN 7 METROS come from a few Spanish oak specimens, selected for their exceptional growth, with at least 7 metres of trunk clear of branches and knots. A new wine that seeks to find a perfect balance between fruit and oak, bringing new nuances and aromas.
GRAPE VARIETIES:
100% Tempranillo.
VINEYARDS: “La Canoca” – 5 ha and 45 years old – located in the highest part of San Vicente de la Sonsierra (Rioja Alta) and “Paulejas” – 2.8 ha and 38 years old - in Viñaspre (Rioja Alavesa).
WINEMAKING: Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with very little mechanical extraction so that the colours and aromas were extracted naturally throughout the fermentation process to obtain only ripe, silky tannins. Malolactic fermentation was carried out very slowly, finishing in December 2018, obtaining very good colour stability and aromas.
AGEING:
In Spanish oak (Quercus pyrenaica) from forests located in Burgos and León, where only a few examples reach the minimum height of 7 metres necessary for their transformation into barrels. It was aged for 18 months in 72 selected barrels, with two intermediate rackings after 6 and 12 months of ageing. It was aged for a further 12 months in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES: Deep garnet color. On the nose it has aromas of red fruit, followed by menthol, balsamic, cedar, resin and fresh herb nuances, as well as subtle notes of coffee and cocoa. In the mouth, a complex taste sensation is first appreciated that enhances the aromatic intensity. Balanced and with good structure, the presence of tannins that provide greater roundness and meatiness in the mouth stands out.
