CLASSIC MACÁN. DO Rioja. Vega Sicilia Wineries.

100% Tempranillo. 15 months in barrels

Macán classic wine is made from grapes harvested from 92 hectares of vineyards at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria, spread across the Rioja Alavesa towns of Labastida, Elvillar, Ábalos, Navaridas and San Vicente de la Sonsierra.

These small estates, at an altitude of almost 500 metres, have plants with an average age of 32 years, located on low-yield soils composed of limestone and sand. The climate is mild, Atlantic in nature, with Mediterranean and continental influences.

The harvest is carried out manually, with a selection of bunches on the field of the best specimens. and taking into account the optimal moment of ripening of the bunches.

The wine is transferred to fine and extra-fine grain American and French oak barrels (built in Vega Sicilia's own cooperage) where it is aged for 15 months.

Finally, the wine is bottled (without clarifying or filtering) and rests in the cellar for 18 months before being marketed.

GRAPE: Tempranillo grapes (100%) were used to make this wine.

APPEARANCE: It has a cherry red color, very clean and bright with a medium-high layer.

AROMA : On the nose, the classic Macán is mature and with very well-integrated wood . It is very harmonious and with great authenticity . Red fruit and ripe fruit.

TASTE: It is more powerful and concentrated than in previous years. It is round , juicy , velvety and with fine tannins . Macán Clásico is an elegant , balanced and expressive wine. It can be consumed now but can be stored for up to 15 years in good temperature and humidity conditions.

PAIRING: Macán Clásico is an excellent red wine to accompany all types of main dishes of red meat , game and meat rice, as well as starters of Iberian ham and boards of cured cheeses.

SERVICE: The recommended serving temperature for this red wine is between 17°C and 18ºC.