red wine aged 10 months in oak barrels, Toro red variety

• Exhibitor: GRUPO PALACIO DE VILLACHICA
• Brand name: Arbocala (palacio de Villachica)
• Sector: VINO TINTO CON D.O. CRIANZA

WINE MAKING: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation takes placeand then the wine is aged in American and French oak barrels for 10 months, during which time it acquires its characteristic oak aromas while maintaining a perfect balance with the fruit.during which it acquires its characteristic oak aromas while maintaining a perfect balance with the fruit.

HARVEST: The harvest was marked by drought. The lack of water reduced production although the quality of the grapes harvested was exceptional.was exceptional.

TASTING NOTES: Bright ruby colour of medium intensity. Aromas of ripe red fruits such as strawberries and cherries, floral notes stillfloral notes still present, aromas typical of its time in wood such as vanilla, coffee and coconut.vanilla, coffee and coconut. Its ageing in American-French oak barrels gives it a sweetness and structure on the palate, balanced with the fruit also present here.balanced with the fruit also present here. Silky tannin that makes it long and pleasant on the palate.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Villachica Palace is a passionate dreamborn from the union of three Spanish wineries based in the Denominations of Origin Toro, Ribera del Duero and Rioja.The historic building of Toro is the place where we decide to locate the public entity. The history of its last inhabitant, the uniqueness of the building and its location in one of the Denominations of Origin of the Group make the Villachica Palace the perfect emblem and place.Palacio de Villachica is viticulture,developed with high technical quality standards.Palacio de Villachica is a compromisethat gives direction to all the decisions made by those of us who are part of the project. A commitment to the people who work with us, to their care and prosperity. A commitment to the environment, from which we extract the fruit with which we elaborate our dreams.The historic building of Toro is the place where we decide to locate the public entity. The history of its last inhabitant, the uniqueness of the building and its location in one of the Denominations of Origin of the Group make the Villachica Palace the perfect emblem and place.And the commitment to the moments that make our consumers happy in their day to day. We want to be part of the enjoyment of the pleasures that have built us as a culture: the gatherings of family and friends, the taste of a good dish of our closest gastronomy and the daily luxury of tasting a good glass of wine.