Winemaking

Cold soak maceration and fermentation on the skins in 1.500 liters fudres using indigenous yeast. Colour extraction via  gentle pigeage (punchdown). After fermentation is complete, 12 months of ageing in 300 liters new French oak barrels  and 24 months in the bottle. Decanting is recommended to achieve maximum expression.

Tasting remarks

Gaintus Vertical is a complex and lively wine. Its intense ruby colour and balmy scent of fresh cherries and toasty cedar is  framed by notes of Mediterranean herbs.The flavor is spice-filled, mature and suave, married with a vivacious acidity that brings freshness. There is a clear echo of tart summer cherries on the finish overlaying a crunchy minerality.

Food pairing

Wild boar, duck, risotto, fried egg with truffle, cheese boards.

Awards

Gaintus Vertical 2017: 92 – Robert Parker; 92 Guía Peñin

Gaintus Vertical 2016: 17 – Jancis Robinson

Gaintus Vertical 2015: 91 – Robert Parker

Gaintus Vertical 2014: 93 – Guía Peñin, Silver Vinari – Premis Vinari

Gaintus Vertical 2013: 93 – Wine&Spirits

Gaintus Vertical 2012: Gilbert & Gaillard – Double Gold Medal; 92 – Guía Peñín

Gaintus Vertical 2011: 92 – Guía Peñín

Gaintus Vertical 2010: 92 – Robert Parker; 92 – Guía Peñín

Gaintus Vertical 2009: 92 – Guía Peñín; 91 Robert Parker

Gaintus Vertical 2008: 93 – Guía Peñín

Gaintus Vertical 2007: 91 – Guía Peñín

Gaintus Vertical 2004: 92 – Robert Parker

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