Cair Cuvee
8,89 €
SKU: 0384112
Made from Tempranillo and Merlot grapes and aged for 9 months in American and French oak barrels.
Winery | Dominio de Cair |
Grape | 85% Tempranillo, 15% Merlot |
Country | Spain |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Volume | 75 cl |
Type of Wine | Red |
Cair Cuvée
Cair Cuvée is a fresh and silky red wine with Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero, made from Tempranillo (85%) and Merlot (15%) grapes, grown in 25 year-old vines. Bodegas Dominio de Cair was founded in 2008 by viticulturist Juan Luis Cañas. His aim was to produce the highest quality wines from the terroir of Ribera del Duero.
How it is made
The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected at a double sorting table. Then they are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel vats. Aging takes place for 9 months is French oak barrels (60%) and American oak barrels (40%) for 9 months. Finally, it is left to age for 6 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Dark cherry red colour with ámber highlights. Complex aromas of ripe fruit and jam. Silky on the mouth with notes of sweet tannins and round body. Best served at a temperature of 16º C. 14% ABV.