Casajús NIC 2018

🛑 Winery: Casajús
📍 Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain
🍇 Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo (Old Vines)
🍷 Type: Signature Red
📅 Vintage: 2018
🔬 Alcohol content: 14.5%

Tasting notes

👃 Aroma: Complex and intense, with a profound expression of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum, blueberry) wrapped in spicy notes, cocoa, tobacco, and a subtle mineral and balsamic touch. The wood blends harmoniously, providing nuances of vanilla, clove, and roasted notes.
👄 Flavor: Powerful and structured on the palate, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity that lends freshness. Its finish is long and persistent, leaving notes of ripe fruit, dark chocolate, and an elegant spicy note.
👀 Color: Intense cherry red with violet edges, reflecting its great concentration and aging capacity.

Breeding

This wine comes from century-old, low-yield vineyards and has been aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels , achieving exceptional depth and complexity.

Recommended pairing

🥩 Ideal with grilled red meats, large game stews, aged cheeses, and sophisticated haute cuisine dishes. A perfect wine for special occasions.

Serving temperature

🌡️ Serve between 16-18°C . It is recommended to decant at least 1 hour before consumption to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity.