| Description: |
Jardin de La Emperatriz Tinto Hermanos Hernaiz
Hermanos Hernaiz is a small family-owned winery that follows a unique and unusual path in Rioja, working exclusively with their own vineyards and controlling the entire process to achieve the highest quality in all the wines we make. A path marked by respect for the land and tradition, with the sole aim of recovering the elegance and classicism of fine Rioja Alta wines. Low yields, limited production and craftsmanship are the essence of Hermanos Hernaiz wines.
In Rioja Alta, this vineyard comprises trellised vines with an average age of 25 years. The soil is an impressive layer of large white pebbles with a depth of about 40 cm covering loose, sandy sub-soil. This is ideal soil to grow vines as it has excellent drainage, great exposure to light and allows for the perfect placement of the roots so that they may receive nutrients. At the winery, tempranillo and viura are vatted at the same time in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation iss completed in stainless steel and concrete tanks. The wine is then transported to age 70% in American oak and 30% in French oak barrels for 12 months.
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| Taste: |
A serious style of Rioja; dry, medium-full bodied, elevated tannin and acid. This wine is about dried earth, cedar, dried savoury herbs such as dill and tobacco. The fruit is tart and dried red and black cherry with currants. There are notes of tar, dried leather and sweet and sour sauce. This an incredibly balanced and savoury wine. |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Drink now or age for 10+ years |
| Food Matching: |
Roasted rack of lamb, gourmet burgers and tomato-based dishes |