COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodega y Viñedos Conde de San Cristóbal
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Conde de San Cristóbal 2020 is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero appellation in Spain, produced by Bodega y Viñedos Conde de San Cristóbal, part of Grupo Marqués de Vargas. The grapes are primarily 100% Tinta Fina (Tempranillo). The wine is sourced from the Pago de Valdestremero estate, situated in the 'Golden Mile' region near Peñafiel. This estate features a complex terroir with seven different soil types, varied altitudes, and orientations, with vines ranging in age from 12 to 35 years. The parent group, Bodegas Marqués de Vargas, was founded with a philosophy focused on producing high-quality wines exclusively from their own vineyards, emphasizing sustainable viticulture and meticulous vineyard management. The Conde de San Cristóbal winery was established in 2008 to honor the family's heritage.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from the 'Golden Mile' of Ribera del Duero.
Fact 02
Vine age ranges from 12 to 35 years old.
Fact 03
Uses a blend of French, Russian, and American oak for aging.
Fact 04
Farming omits pesticides and herbicides.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Conde de San Cristóbal begins with a manual harvest using small 15kg containers. After destemming, grapes are transferred by gravity to stainless steel tanks for fermentation, which lasts 9-12 days at controlled temperatures of 20-24°C. A cold maceration may precede fermentation, followed by an extended maceration with solids for 15-20 days. The wine then undergoes aging for 12-14 months in new French, Russian, and American oak barrels. The vineyard practices focus on environmental gentleness, with an omission of pesticides and herbicides and the use of organic fertilizers.
