Winemaker Nuria Peña Albillo
Winery Bodegas Santa Eulalia
Appellation Ribera del Duero
Country Spain
Grape Varietal Tempranillo
HISTORY
Bodegas Santa Eulalia was founded in 1950 as the first vineyard in the Ribera del Duero area of Burgos. In 1988, Bodegas Santa Eulalia joined with the Frutos Villar family that had been in the wine business since 1900. Together they now grows vines on 253 hectares of land.
TERROIR
The soil is made of alternating layers of limestone, marl and chalk. Vines get more than 2400 hours of sunlight every year and are planted on hills that measure as high as 911 meters and in valleys between 750 and 850 meters high. The climate is Mediterranean Continental with low rainfall, dry summers with temperatures up to 40ºC and long harsh winters that reach temperatures as low as -18ºC.
VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION
The 32-year old vines are planted at a density of 1,200 vines per hectare which yields 30 Hl / hectare. The fermentation is controlled in stainless steel vats with malolactic fermentation in oak barrels.
AGEING
In oak barrels for 14 months on the lees and the in bottles over 12 months.
VINTAGE
2005 experienced warm temperatures with healthy conditions. Harvest was done on September 23. The vintage 2005 is characterized by high levels of polyphenols. The wine is well structured and complex.
STYLE
Eye: Cherry red with hints of brick red.
Nose: Coconut, vanilla, toffee and spices, reminiscent of matured red berries.
Palate: Harmonic, long and tasteful.
FOOD PAIRING
This full-bodied yet versatile red wine will pair great with grilled and roasted meats. A must-have for cheese as well.
WHEN TO DRINK
Now and up to 10 years, all year long.
TECHNICALS
Alcohol: 14.3%, Total acidity: 4.88 g/l, PH: 3.74, Residual sugar: 1.5 g/l
French Blonde 2008
Pavo Real 2005
