Aradón Momento 2018 75cl.
Aradón Momento 2018 is part of the Parcelas de Aradón collection: 18 hectares of glass vineyards divided into small plots between 35 and 100 years old, located at altitudes of 450 to 550 meters. Without a doubt, an excellent Rioja that is neither young nor aged. It is a very versatile wine, ideal to drink alone or accompanied. Perfect companion for pasta, chicken, pizza, cold cuts, tapas and appetizers. Let yourself be surprised by its style, full of personality and shamelessly young, which captivates and conquers with every sip. Awards and recognitions:
- 91 Points - Tim Atkin
| SKU | VTI210008 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Winery | Aradón |
| Country | Spain |
| Appellation | D.O. Rioja |
| Wine type | Red |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha |
| Vintage | 2018 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: 70% Tempranillo, 15% Grenache and 15% Graciano.
The Arado Momento 2018 red wine is made using traditional vinification with 100% destemming. Maceration is carried out with the skins for 18 days with continuous and gentle pumping over and malolactic fermentation took place in a concrete tank. This wine was aged for 6 months in new French and American oak barrels. Aradón was a town that existed since Roman times and that mysteriously disappeared, it was located on a plane at 550m. of altitude called “La Mesa” currently occupied by vineyards up to 90 years old, owned by Bodegas Aradón (Cooperativa Vinícola Riojana de Alcanadre). And close to several Roman roads and a Roman aqueduct from the 1st century AD, called “Puente Moros”. Since 1957, in the town of Alcanadre, 36km away. East of Logroño, the winegrowers of Alcanadre pay tribute to Aradón, giving their name to their wines made with grapes from very old vineyards, some of them centuries old, which they have cultivated with care generation after generation for centuries.
TASTING
View: High layer wine, deep ruby color.
Nose: On the nose you feel maturity and youth at the same time. Memories of red fruit and wild touches.
Mouth: In the mouth it invites us to drink thanks to its texture, warmth and freshness.
Recommended temperature: 16-18ºC.