COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Félix Solís Avantis
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Albali Gran Reserva is a red wine from the Valdepeñas D.O. in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, produced by Félix Solís Avantis. The 2017 vintage is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, sourced from old vines grown at an altitude of 635 meters. The region's extreme continental climate influences the grape's development. The wine's name, 'Albali,' is inspired by a star, reflecting a philosophy of life affirmation. Félix Solís Avantis is a large, established Spanish wine producer with a long history dating back to 1952.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Albali, a star in the constellation Aquarius.
Fact 02
Tempranillo is also known as Cencibel in Valdepeñas.
Fact 03
Old vines are used for this Gran Reserva.
Fact 04
Aged for at least 18 months in barrel and years in bottle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Viña Albali Gran Reserva is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, hand-picked from old vines. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures between 26-28°C to enhance fruit expression and tannin quality. The wine then undergoes an extended aging process, typically at least 18 months in oak barrels (often American oak) followed by a minimum of 3 to 6 years of bottle aging. This meticulous aging regimen is characteristic of Gran Reserva wines and is designed to develop complexity and refine the wine's structure.
