Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras
A vibrant Red wine with bright red-fruit, violet, and wild herb notes, balancing concentration with juicy acidity
Cuevas de Arom `As Ladieras` from Calatayud, Spain, is a vibrant Red (still) wine crafted from 70-90 year old Garnacha vines, reflecting the project's aim to redefine the region's style. This dry, elegant expression showcases a bright red-fruit profile with lifted notes of raspberry, violet, and wild herbs. Fermented with 100% whole bunches in concrete and aged in concrete and old oak for 10 months, it balances serious concentration with juicy acidity and a supple texture. A versatile choice, it pairs beautifully with lamb, beef, or poultry dishes. This wine is also vegan and vegetarian friendly.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2021
Vinification
The grapes were fermented using indigenous yeasts in open-top cement tanks with 100% whole bunch included. Fermentation lasted 35 days with daily, manual pump overs. The wine was then aged in a combination of concrete eggs and 500-litre oak barrels for 10 months before bottling.
Flavour profile
This vibrant Red Garnacha offers a bright red-fruit profile, showcasing lifted notes of raspberry, violet, and wild herbs. It deftly balances serious concentration with juicy acidity, leading to an elegant and fresh tasting experience.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to enhance its complex aromatics.