Viña Cubillo Crianza 2002
- Characteristics of the vintage:
- Noted by The Regulating Council as GOOD.
We suffered a frost on April 5th with a temperature of 0,5 degrees below
zero. It caused important damages in the vineyards of Viña Tondonia and
Viña Cubillo, where the quantity of grapes was reduced by 50%. There was
another spring frost on April 16th of which the damages became evident
at the end of June. All the tempranillos from all our vineyards suffered
the cold and rainy days of June and, due to this, the polinization was
not good. As a consequence, we had the second shortest harvest in terms
of quantity of the last 10 years. In total, we harvested 479.792 kilos
of grapes, which was a reduction of a 46% from a normal year. We started
harvesting on October 3rd with the white grapes and on the 7th with the
reds, finishing on the 26th of the same month. The weather during the
harvest was irregular and with lack of light so the smaller quantity helped
the final maturation. The quality was good with averages of 13% alcohol
contain for white grapes and 12,8% for the reds. Both, white and red grapes
were healthy. Today the wines evolve very well and are showing with an
elegant quality.
- Tasting note:
- Colour: Clear, bright ruby. Nose: Fresh
and slight aroma to licorice with consistent texture and persistent aroma. Taste: Smooth, fresh and persistent.
- Grape Varieties:
- Tempranillo (65%), Garnacho (25%), Mazuelo and Graciano, the rest, all
from our own vineyards.
- Ageing period in barrels:
- 3 years, being racked twice per year and
fined with fresh egg whites.
- Ageing period in bottle:
- Rest, unfiltered, bottled in 75 cl. and
37,5 cl. bottles.
- Alcohol Volume:
- 12,5% Vol.
- Total Acidity:
- 6 gr/l.
- Residual Sugar:
- Very Dry.
- Gastronomy:
- Perfect with all meat dishes, tapas and charcuteriey.
- Storage Tempertaure:
- 10 years in conditions of constant temperature
(14ºC) and humidity (75-80%).
- Serving Temperature:
- 18º to 20º C depending of mood and place.
- Quantity made:
- 30,000 bottles.
