Red Wine 100% Prieto Picudo 12 months in barrel

• Exhibitor: PARDEVALLES, VIÑEDOS Y BODEGA.
• Brand name: PARDEVALLES GAMONAL 2022 100% PRIETO PICUDO 12 MESES EN BARRICA
• Sector: DO León

PARDEVALLES GAMONAL 2022 (Prieto Picudo, aged for twelve months in barrels)   The wine is made 100% from the Prieto Picudo grape originating from Pago El Gamonal. Hand harvesting in boxes of 15 kg. Cold maceration for 4 days. Fermentation in 150 hl tapered stainless steel vats at a constant temperature of 26 ºC. Fermentation and maceration with the skins.  Malolactic fermentation in vats. Aged for twelve months in 225-litre French oak (60%) and American oak (40%) barrels, located in an underground winery which is more than 300 years old.   TASTING PROFILE SHEET:   An intense dark cherry red colour, with garnet undertones. An aroma of ripe red fruit blended with toasted notes from the barrel and smooth hues of liquorice which are characteristic of the variety. Potent, fresh, varietal. The bitter notes of the tannins merge perfectly with the fruit, resulting in rich fleshy sensations and an excellent aftertaste.   ALCOHOL CONTENT. 14%   PAIRING. Ideal with any type of grilled meat, red meats, game, cold meat, roast lamb, lamb chops, and hard sheep's cheese. Serve at a temperature between 16 and 18 ºC.

IN THE NEWS:  90 Verema points.91 Vino y Gastronomía Magazine points —??94th Best Red Wine from Spain. 91 Wine & Spirits points. 

PRIZES: 90 Guía Peñín points (Spain)Golden Medal guía Wine Up 2021 (Spain)Golden Medal CINVE 2020 (Spain)Silver Medal World Contest Bruxelles 2020 (Belgium)91 Wine & Spirits points. Gold at Vinduero.Golden medal at VinEspaña 2022 in the “Still Reds” category.

PARDEVALLES ESTATE: TRADITION, INNOVATION AND GOOD WORK."   FAMILY ESTATE Pardevalles Estate was founded in 1949 by Rafael Alonso, in line with a family tradition going back generations dedicated to growing grapes and making wine. At the present time the 2nd and 3rd generations of the family operate the Estate, preserving the essence with which it was founded.   TRADITION, INNOVATION AND GOOD WORK. The philosophy of the Estate is grounded in making wines which express the character and identity of their origin, with a deep respect for the earth and the indigenous varieties of grape, combining tradition, innovation, and good work.   PARDEVALLES ESTATE. The Estate is recognised as being one of the promoters of the Tierra de León D.O., where the development of indigenous varieties Prieto Picudo and Albarín Blanco plays a central role. Located in Valdevimbre, a village in León, near the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James), and famous for its hundred-year-old caves where long ago wine was made. In the present day the Estate combines modern facilities for making wine with a cave which is more than 300 years old - this is where the winery's barrel room is located.