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Gran Fuedo Crianza 2005

Гран Феудо Крианца 2005
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Producer:
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Bodegas Chivite (Бодегас Чивите)
Country:
Spain (Испания) 
Region:
Navarre
Sub Region:
Navarra
Vintage:
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2005
Variety:
Garnacha (Гарнача)

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15 Apr 2009

Winemaker's notes:
The grapes undergo a light pressing and controlled fermentation. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 12 months and further ageing in bottle gives it the finest characteristics of a Crianza wine complemented by a youthful frutiness.
Red wine with clean, brilliant medium-red cherry colour, with paler rim. Nose is well-balanced blend of soft fruits, oak and spice. The palate is well balanced, spicy fruit. On the aftertaste, soft with hints of toast and “confit” reminiscences.

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How to drink it
Food: Duck, Hamburger, Lamb (Grilled, Broiled), Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Pates, Steak (Grilled, Broiled), Venison
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Sharp Cheddar
Temperature: 16 °C
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Let's say a grape variety normally takes 120 days to ripen. In an especially hot year, it may ripen after only 110 days; in a cooler year, after 130 days. Viticulturists generally do want a long growing seasons. Long ripening allows components in the grape other that sugar - tannins, for example - ...
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