COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Merlot
PRODUCER
Dominio de Cair
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cair Cuvée is a red wine from the Ribera del Duero appellation in Spain, produced by Dominio de Cair. This wine is a blend primarily of Tempranillo, with a smaller proportion of Merlot. Dominio de Cair was founded by Juan Luis Cañas, who sought to leverage his winemaking experience from Rioja to create high-quality wines in Ribera del Duero. The name 'Cair' is derived from the surnames of its founders. The region of Ribera del Duero is known for its powerful red wines, influenced by its high altitude and continental climate. The Merlot component for this wine is sourced from a vineyard situated at 950 meters, contributing to its unique character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Merlot for this wine is grown at an impressive altitude of 950 meters.
Fact 02
The winery name 'Cair' is a blend of the founders' surnames.
Fact 03
Juan Luis Cañas brings his expertise from the renowned Rioja region.
Fact 04
Grapes are meticulously selected on a dual-purpose table.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Cair Cuvée begins with hand-harvested grapes, which are then meticulously sorted on a dual-purpose selection table. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging process of 10 months in a combination of French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels, with an average barrel age of 1 to 3 years. The Merlot component may utilize new barrels. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 6 months in bottle before its release.
