Finca Constancia, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
Finca Constancia is situated close to Toledo, a city with over 2000 years of history. Known as "The Imperial City ", Toledo was the home of the Spanish Royal Court during the reign of Carlos I. It is also known as "The City of Three Cultures ” having been host to Christians, Jews and Muslims, who lived together in harmony, for centuries.
Toledo has been a World Heritage City since 1986.
Altozano is a Finca Constancia wine with firm roots in Toledo. The packaging was designed to represent the icons of the medieval city, maintain a distinct personality and enhance the sense of origin. Altozano, means a natural elevation of the land (Toledo in Roman times was called Toletum which means "lifted up”). Toledo has always been a cultural centre important for trade and craftsmen. The literati, horsemen and goldsmiths have populated Toledo’s streets through time and Altozano pays tribute to them.
Altozano Tempranillo 2018
VARIETALES
100% Tempranillo
MAKING THE WINE
The grapes were harvested during the night to protect them from September’s high daytime temperatures. Upon arrival at the winery they were macerated, cold, prior to fermentation, spending five days in contact with their marc to ensure that as much of the fruit aromas as possible were retained and the maximum colour was extracted. After undergoing alcoholic and malolactic fermentation the wines personality was fine- tuned through three months ageing in French and American oak barrels.
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
An explosion of aromas of red fruits, vanilla and toffee underpins the character and personality of this 100% Tempranillo. Its intense violet colour is striking, whilst the aromas are reflected on the palate, with an exquisite balance of ripe jammy fruit and chocolatey tannins from the wood a smooth, pleasant wine.
SERVING AND PAIRING
Serve at 15-16 oC. ldeal for drinking with mild flavoured meat, seasoned pasta, cheese and Ibérico cured meats.
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