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Alchemy’s - The 100-Year-Old Vine Collection 2018
Type | Red |
Grapes | Tempranillo, Carignan |
Food pairing | Meat, Vegetables, Beef, Lamb, Game, Indian, Pates & Terrines |
Vintage | 2018 |
100-Year-Old Vine Carignan, 2018:
This 2018 vintage is sourced from a very special parcel of over 100-year-old vines in Nezingnan lEveque (east of Beziers) this Old Vines Series release Carignan is a real treat! Large pudding stones cover the vineyard floor; gently warming the fruit, ensuring full ripeness and flavours. A combination of handpicking, extremely low yields, minimal traditional winemaking techniques and time in a combination of America and French oak produces this wine of fantastic concentration. Rich dark purple/red, the aromas of ripe summer pudding berry fruits and subtle vanilla intensify on the palate. With smooth velvety tannins on the long complex finish adding to the layers of this exceptional high-quality limited wine. This wine truly envelops the Alchemy story.
- Grape Variety: Carignan
- Country: France
- ABV: 14%
100-Year-Old Vine Tempranillo, 2018:
Beguiling aromas of wild strawberry, cherry with a hint of vanilla. Extremely concentrated on the palate, doubtless from old vines with low yields, but no sign of over-extraction. The power remains restrained because the wine has balance. The acidity is fresh and pure, the tannins present but fine, with no sense of astringency. Very good persistence on the finish, but not at all heavy
This 2018 Tempranillo is sourced from highly selective parcels of 100-Year-Old Vines in Central Spain. These low yielding vines bare fruit with the most wonderful natural balance. The vineyards sit approximately 600 metres above sea level with a warm continental climate. The grapes mature over the growing season to their optimal ripeness, they are hand-picked and then the bunches are hand selected before fermentation.
This 100-Year-Old Vine Tempranillo has spent 6 months in French and American oak giving it some lovely layers of complexity. Garnet red in colour, hints of spice and summer fruits on the nose, with a lengthy finish with apparent tannins and integrated acidity. Join the Alchemy journey with this beautiful stylish creation!
- Grape Variety: Tempranillo
- Country: Spain
- ABV: