Viñas de Gain Tinto 2018 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Viñas de Gain Tinto 2018 1500ml Magnum by Artadi

Colour & Appearance

Luminous purple with delicate violet reflections – a visual promise of youthfulness and power that this Tempranillo from Laguardia impressively delivers on.

Nose

Wonderfully dark yet simultaneously cool in its aromatic presentation. Morello cherries, black cherries and blackberries dominate with intense fruit. These are joined by surprisingly fresh notes of elderflower and rosehip tea, which lend the wine an elegant lightness. Black pepper and a hint of liquorice provide spicy complexity.

Palate

A textbook example of what Tempranillo can achieve on chalk and at altitude. The rich fruit presents itself wrapped in silk, taut and juicy at once. Remarkable is the finesse with which fruit fullness and cool freshness harmonise together. The alcohol content of 14.5% vol. is perfectly integrated and remains discreetly in the background – a sign of craftsmanship mastery.

Finish

Persistent, fresh and with elegant fruitiness, carried by fine acidity. The cool minerality of the limestone soils resonates through to the very end.

Terroir & Origin

A village wine from Laguardia’s finest vineyard sites: San Martín, Las Ventas, Castejones, Ribaltayo and Viejo. The vineyards lie between 450 and 700 metres altitude, characterised by clay-rich topsoil over a limestone base – ideal conditions for freshness and elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Tempranillo from organically-biodynamically farmed vineyards. Hand-harvested in 10-kilo boxes, 48-hour cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation over 12 days in stainless steel. Twelve months ageing in French barrels, where malolactic fermentation also took place.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with grilled T-bone steak with green beans and rosemary potatoes, herb-crusted lamb rack with artichoke hearts or even ratatouille with coconut flakes – the wine proves itself versatile in its pairing potential.

Special Features

Since 2015, Artadi has deliberately foregone the Rioja designation after falling out with the Consejo Regulador. A bold move that underscores the uncompromising quality philosophy. The magnum bottle moreover promises optimal ageing potential.