Campellares Tempranillo

This wine is sourced from vines averaging 40 years of age from vineyards surrounding the town. Traditional production methods are used; de-stemming and lightly crushing the fruit, followed by 3-5 days of pre-fermentation maceration. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at moderate rather than high temperatures looking for more finesse in the tannin structure of the finished wine. After pressing malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel as well, followed by aging in tanks for a few months prior to bottling.

Coming Oct 2009

- 88 Points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/Aug 2009

"Deep ruby. Straightforward dark berry aromas are enlivened by a subtle note of cracked pepper. The palate shows brighter red fruits, with juicy acidity adding lift and bite. Fresh and very easy to drink, with a strong echo of raspberry on the finish. This is a great value. $11."