red wine aged for 12 months in oak barrels, Tempranillo variety

WINE MAKING: The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in pallets. Once in the winery they are selectedmechanically. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, the second fermentation, malolactic fermentation, takes place in concrete tanks.second fermentation, the malolactic fermentation, takes place in concrete tanks and then the wine is aged in American and French oak barrels for a minimumAmerican and French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. It is then bottled, where it completes its ageing process until it reaches the market.ageing process until it reaches the market.

HARVEST: The weather in 2020 was marked by a rise in temperatures, with both minimum and maximum temperatures above historical records.The rainfall recorded during the spring, mainly in the month of April, allowed the plants to have a very good harvest,allowed the plants to sprout very well. The months of July and August were very hot, but the plant's water reserves were sufficient for the plants to reachThe grapes were harvested in July and August were very hot, but the plant's water reserves were sufficient to reach the optimum ripening stage. The harvest was accompanied by rains that did not affect the quality of the grapes.The harvest was accompanied by rain which did not affect the quality of the grapes obtained, which will be used to produce high quality wines. 

TASTING NOTES: Medium-high garnet colour. High aromatic intensity, notes of ripe red fruit such as strawberry and raspberry.or raspberry. Wood is also present with hints of toast and dried fruit. In the mouth it is full-bodied, sweet, with hints of brioche and butter.brioche and butter. Unctuous and long, with a sweet finish due to the tamed tannins. Persistent aftertaste, maintaining the freshness of the fruit.freshness of the fruit. Balanced and long, a powerful wine with a long life ahead.

 


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.
  • Address: Ctra. Nacional 122, Km. 433
  • Town: Toro
  • Postcode: 49800
  • County: Zamora
  • Region: CASTILLA Y LEÓN
  • Country: España
  • Web: http://www.grupopalaciodevillachica.com
  • Pavilion: 4
  • Stand: 4F23-68
  • Sector: DRINKS AND BEVERAGES