Arrayán Selección 2019
Organic red wine from DO Méntrida. Blend of 4 varieties aged for 8 months in French oak barrels and for 12 months in the bottle.
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Arrayán Selección 2019
Ecológico
Coming from DO Méntrida, Toledo, the wine Arrayán Selección is produced by Bodegas Arrayán from an all-out blend of French grape varieties.
The three main components of this Spanish red wine are Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, comeplemented with a 10% Petit Verdot. Planted in 1999, the vines are grown in sandy soils at 510 metres of altitude.
Each variety was cold-macerated for 24 hours and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days under controlled temperature.
After that, the red wine Arrayán Selección 2019 was aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
Before hitting the market, this organic red wine was aged for 12 months in the bottle.
Pair this Crianza red wine with aged cheese, meat rice recipes and roasted meat.
| Appearance | The red wine Arrayán Selección is medium ruby with some violet reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot brings aromas of red berries, dry earth, leather and chocolate, with a delicate spicy hint. |
| Palate | Fresh and medium-bodied, this wine of Bodegas Arrayán has good balance and definition, with a crisp acidity and notes of dark fruit, tar, black tea and plum. Medium-long finish with a berryish aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | The red wine Arrayán Selección 2019 is balanced and pleasing. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Arrayán Selección 2018: Enterwine 91. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Méntrida |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 8 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Syrah 30%, Merlot 30%,Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Petit Verdot 10%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Vegetables |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
| Red Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah |
