COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Viñas del Vero
REGION
Aragón
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viñas del Vero Ecologico Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon is an organic red wine from the Somontano DO in Aragon, Spain. The wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from vineyards situated between 550 and 650 meters above sea level on the southern foothills of the Pyrenees. Viñas del Vero, established in 1986 and now part of the González Byass group, is a prominent winery in the region, known for its innovative approach and commitment to organic viticulture, as indicated by the 'Ecologico' designation. The vineyards benefit from a climate influenced by the Vero River and the proximity to the mountains, alongside warm summer temperatures.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Viñas del Vero means 'Vero River Vines'.
Fact 02
The winery utilizes gravity in its winemaking process.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located between 550-650 meters altitude.
Fact 04
Organic practices exclude herbicides, insecticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Viñas del Vero Ecologico Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon begins with gentle pressing of the hand-harvested grapes. The resulting must undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for eight days at temperatures between 25-28°C. This method is employed to manage the extraction of color and tannins. The winery's design incorporates gravity flow, reflecting an innovative approach to winemaking. Viñas del Vero is committed to organic farming practices, excluding the use of synthetic chemicals in its vineyards.
