COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Bobal, Syrah
PRODUCER
Bodegas Jiménez-Vila Hnos
REGION
Valencia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bodegas Jiménez-Vila Hnos Nexo 2020 is a red wine from the Utiel-Requena DO in Valencia, Spain. It is a blend of 80% Bobal and 20% Syrah. Bodegas Jiménez-Vila Hnos is a family winery in Requena focused on producing high-quality wines with minimal intervention, aiming to express the local terroir, with Bobal being a key grape in their project. The Utiel-Requena region is recognized for its continental climate and limestone soils, which are conducive to producing structured red wines. The Nexo wine is distinguished by its blend of indigenous and international grapes, its aging in French oak, and its representation of the Utiel-Requena terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bobal, the primary grape, is one of Spain's most planted red varieties.
Fact 02
The winery prioritizes indigenous grape varieties.
Fact 03
The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Fact 04
Nexo 2017 won a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bodegas Jiménez-Vila Hnos Nexo 2020 begins with a pre-fermentative maceration of the Bobal and Syrah grapes for 24 hours at 12°C. This is followed by fermentation, though specific details are not provided. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 months in 225-liter French oak barrels. The producer's approach emphasizes minimal intervention and a focus on expressing the terroir of the Utiel-Requena region.
