COTO DE HAYAS VIÑAS DEL CIERZO

ALCOHOL: 14 % Vol

GRAPE VARIETIES

Garnacha (86%), Syrah (10%) and Mazuela (4%).

VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS

Grapes are selected from old and rainfed vineyards,

located on slate and clay-ferrous soils.

DATE HARVESTED

From the 1st week of October for Garnacha and

Mazeula and the 3rd week of September for Syrah.

PROCESS

Traditional wine making, fermentation at 28º-30º C

under temperature control, 14 day maceration with

skin contact. The malolactic fermentation took place

in tanks. Both varieties are blended before the ageing

in barrels.

AGEING

Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Additional
bottle ageing before release.
TASTING
Colour: Intense cherry-red, bright
Aroma: High intensity, complex aromas are of red
and black fruits, mineral tones, slight smoky and spicy
notes given by the time spent in barrels. Fine notes to
cacao, coffee and toasted.
Palate: Smooth, wide and fleshy on the palate.
Full, harmonious and balanced. Aftertaste remains
long time whereas fruity and spices notes as well as
memories of cacao and coffee reappear.
SERVE AT: 16º C