Pesquera Crianza Alejandro Fernandez

18 months in fine-grained American oak and 6 months in bottle. Deep ruby colour. Ripe blackberry and plum on the nose, with an almost roasted quality. Bright, sweet and fresh on the palate, with vibrant blackberry and cassis flavors, notes of minerals and licorice and a silky texture. For such depth and power of flavor there's striking purity and finesse. Sweet, energetic and persistent on the finish, with an endless procession of fresh dark berry flavors.

Country : Spain	Type : Red Wine	Grape : Tempranillo
Size : 750ml	Year : 2006	ABV : 13.5%

List Price: €25.26


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Alejandro Fernández is the living image of a self-made man. He had always dreamt of setting up his own winery and making great red wines while he was making a living doing different jobs as a young man. Following on from the family tradition learnt from is father, Alejandro would make wine each year from the grapes of his small vineyards. However, he had to wait until 1972 to have his own real winery. It had a small 16th century winepress where almost the whole process was conducted.

Ten years would pass before the Tinto Pesquera winery would look more or less the same as it does today. The ancient winepress, however, still survives to this day. More than 200 hectares of beautiful vineyards today supply the winery. Some vines grow on gravel terraces and others on high tablelands (like the “Llano Santiago” vineyard at over 1,000 metres above sea level). All of them provide their nuances to the renowned Pesquera red wines. All the vineyards are planted with Tempranillo vines, the “queen of grapes” and the delicate variety in which Alejandro is a master.

Today, the results of such great efforts are known and appreciated around the world. These are red wines in which the wood is enormously respectful to the fruit. Wines that gain in complexity and nuances as the years go by without losing their original character.

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Tempranillo.

GASTRONOMY AND SERVICE: It should always be drunk at around 18ºC. The richness of its aromas and its elegance suggest that it is best accompanied by large game dishes such as roebuck stewed in wine or a good marinated wild boar chop. The wine should be decanted around forty minutes before drinking.

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Pesquera Crianza Alejandro Fernandez