Winemaking
Vinification with cold pre-maceration, gentle pigeage extractions, and long fermentations and macerations (45 days). Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels and a further 24 months in bottle.
Tasting notes
A red wine with an intense ruby colour, showing balsamic notes, hints of cherry, and toasted nuances. On the palate it is spicy, mature, and tender, with lively acidity that brings freshness and clear cherry notes over a mineral background.
Decanting recommended
Pairing
Wild boar, duck, risotto, fried egg with truffle, cheese boards.
Awards
Gaintus Vertical 2016: 17 Jancis Robinson
Gaintus Vertical 2015: 91 Robert Parker
Gaintus Vertical 2014: 93 Peñín Guide
Gaintus Vertical 2013: 93 Wine & Spirits
Gaintus Vertical 2012: Gilbert & Gaillard – Double Gold Medal; 92 Peñín Guide
Gaintus Vertical 2011: 92 Peñín Guide
Gaintus Vertical 2010: 92 Robert Parker; 92 Peñín Guide
Gaintus Vertical 2009: 92 Peñín Guide; 91 Robert Parker
Gaintus Vertical 2008: 93 Peñín Guide
Gaintus Vertical 2007: 91 Peñín Guide
Gaintus Vertical 2004: 92 Robert Parker
