El Sastre y el Simio

EL SASTRE
Y EL SIMIO

Terroir

A blend of various varieties (Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano) grown in the villages of Baños de Ebro (Rioja Alavesa), San Asensio and Medrano (Rioja Alta). The old bush vines are low yielding, and well exposed sites with a mix of chalky and ferrous clay soils. The blend makes an elegant, medium bodied vibrant wine.

Winemaking process

Grapes selected for their balance between freshness, structure and ripeness. Hand harvested. Fermented at 28 °C with 20 days maceration and gentle pumping over 4-5 times daily. Malolactic fermentation in concrete eggs and aging in French and American oak barrels for 12-14 months. Settling in concrete tanks.

Oaked red wine

70%Tempranillo
20%Garnacha
10%Graciano

13,5% per volume

Aging: French and American oak barrels for 12-14 months. Settling in concrete tanks.

DETAILS & TASTE NOTES (PDF)

Taste notes

  • Appearance: Deep intense garnet color
  • Aroma: Rich aromas of stewed fruits, dried prunes, cinnamon, candied strawberries intermingled with toasty, smoky oak aromas.
  • Serving Temperature: 16 °C.
  • Taste: A fresh acidity with deep toasty oak flavors well integrated with ripe fruit. Easy drinking. Well integrated with ripe fruit. Easy drinking.
  • Pairing: Perfect with pork, red meat and game dishes.