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Bodegas Mitarte
Cubanegra 2018

6 bottles per case
DOCa Rioja Reserva
Tempranillo (100%)
Medium/Full-Bodied & Firm Red
14.7% alc/vol
Drink now and over the next 10 years

100% Tempranillo from a single vineyard planted in 1950. The nose is floral with violets and ripe red fruits (strawberry compote and dried red cherries) with toasted notes of brioche and cardamom. The palate is medium plus with round and ripe fruits dominating the flavours. There is a touch of oak along with some chocolate, aniseed and orange zest notes. Tannins are firm but well integrated and fine. Overall it is warm and expressive with excellent concentration. A lovely long, lingering finish.

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Description

100% Tempranillo harvested from a single vineyard planted in 1950 and located in the Rioja Alavesa village of Labastida. Hand harvested with a strict selection before crushing at the winery. There is a three day maceration on the skins followed by a spontaneous fermentation for 9 days in wooden vats. the must is pumped over twice a day to extract flavour and colour. Aging is for 18 months in 50% French and 50% American oak barrels. At least another 6 months aging is given in bottle.

The nose is floral with violets and ripe red fruits (strawberry compote and dried red cherries) with toasted notes of brioche and cardamom. The palate is medium plus with round and ripe fruits dominating the flavours. There is a touch of oak along with some chocolate, aniseed and orange zest notes, giving this wine great complexity. Tannins are firm but well integrated and fine. Overall it is warm and expressive with excellent concentration. A lovely long, lingering finish.

Ideal with Iberian hams and sausages, red meats, game, stews and roasts.