Description
BRAND: Ébano Salvaje
WINERY: Ébano Viñedos y Bodegas
VARIETY: 100% Tempranillo
TYPE OF WINE: Red
APELLATION: Ribera del Duero
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 17-18ºC
Vineyard
Tempranillo hundred years old vines settled down in soils with low acidity levels and formed by slimy and clay sand layers soil. The system used to coduct the plant is the low-brush, which has a three arms and an 8 fertile bud/plant short pruning. Follow up and control of the vineyards during the full vegetative process, thanks to processes like stripping the leaves off, pruning in green plants and bunches clearing. The production is limited to 5.000 kg/ha. The harvest takes place around mid-October.
Elaboration
Ébano Salvaje Tempranillo comes from our eldest bush vines. The grapes are harvested by hand to prevent any changes and preserve the quality grapes. Full destemming of the bunches of grapes before vatting in stainless steel tanks. Maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature for a period of 15-20 days. Microoxigenation to obtain the greatest possible number of primary aromas before malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting
Garnet color that shows a medium-high intensity. Good legs. The aromas are pronounced, complex and elegant. Red fruits such as raspberry and red currants and black fruits such as blackberries and blueberries are highlighted in the nose. These aromas are well assembled with light hints of balsamic, vanilla, menthols, and smoked and delicate notes of tobacco leaf, all of them coming from the aging in French oak barrels. It also shows notes of raising aromas, figs, and dates. The palate is round and well-structured. The entry is smooth and unctuous. Notes of chocolate and toffee stand out providing a greedy touch. Tannins are dense and smooth, accompanied by a good acidity that refreshes its impressive maturity. Long and exquisite aftertaste.
