COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Dominio de Cair
REGION
Ribera del Duero
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cair Selección La Aguilera is a red wine from Dominio de Cair, a project by the Luis Cañas family in the Ribera del Duero DO. This wine is named after the small town of La Aguilera in the Burgos province, highlighting its specific terroir. The grapes are 100% Tempranillo, sourced from vines over 45 years old grown at altitudes between 800 and 860 meters. The vineyards are characterized by poor soils composed of clay, limestone, sand, and gravel, situated on slopes and terraces. Traditional agriculture is practiced with limited production, and the harvest is manual. The 2019 vintage is noted for its ripe fruit, floral, spice, and earthy characteristics, with a vivacious palate that balances structure and sophistication.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are over 45 years old.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at 800-860 meters altitude.
Fact 03
Harvest is done manually in small, ventilated boxes.
Fact 04
The wine is a 'Vino de Pueblo' (village wine).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cair Selección La Aguilera begins with a meticulous double selection of grapes, both by bunch and by individual grain, after being chilled. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following this, malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 months in a mix of French and American oak, with half the barrels being new and the other half previously used. This approach aims to craft a wine that reflects its origin and the quality of the old vines.
