Blend: 100% Tempranillo
Region: DO Rioja, Spain
Winery: The name LAN derives from the initials of the three provinces part of the DO Rioja: Logroño, Alava, Navarra.
Vineyard: The vines, 30-to-60-years-old, are settled in clayey, pebbly soil and they have very low yields. Gobelet training in the whole vineyard allows us to conduct the most selective harvest in order to obtain the highest quality fruit.
Vinification: Fermentation of de-stemmed grapes in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature between 28 – 30 ºC. Maceration for 15 days with continuous pumping over in order to achieve a good extraction of color from the cap of skins.
Ageing: Aged for 12 months in combined oak barrels. The staves are from American oak and the two tops are from French oak. Then followed by several months in the bottle.
Color: Bright red cherry color with violet hues.
Aroma: Intense aromas of red fruits, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry framed by fine nuances of cinnamon and cacao.
Flavor: Smooth in the mouth, with good structure and freshness, sweet and elegant tannins. Long-lasting finish.
Food Pairing: Cold starters, pasta, poultry. Perfect as wine by the glass.
