Joven - Castroviejo

Joven - CastroviejoThe Joven from the wine-growing region of La Rioja offers itself in the glass in bright purple. The nose of this Castroviejo red wine presents all sorts of morello cherries, black cherries, plums and prunes. This Spanish wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with only 1.9 grams of residual sugar. This is a real quality wine, which clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so this Spaniard enchants naturally with all dryness with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily need sugar. Balanced and complex, this silky red wine presents itself on the palate. Due to its present fruit acidity, the Joven presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this red wine from the wine-growing region of La Rioja finally inspires with considerable length. There are again hints of plum and morello cherry. Vinification of the Castroviejo Joven The basis for the balanced Joven from La Rioja are grapes from the grape varieties Garnacha and Tempranillo. After the hand harvest, the grapes reach the press house in the fastest way. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off. Food recommendation for Castroviejo Joven This red wine from Spain is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to leek tortilla, veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes or spaghetti with caper and tomato sauce.