Miguel Torres Mas la Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

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Winery:

Don Miguel Torres

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Region:

Spain > Catalunya > Penedès

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

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User Tags:  complex, spices, liquorice, normal, vanilla, dark fruit, heavy, color descriptors, blend, stone fruits 

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What to Expect

Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

Winemakers Notes

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon

Date grapes picked: Cabernet Sauvignon (Second week of March 2003 onwards)

Vinification:

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Number of days of skin contact: 21 days
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Number of days of fermentation: 7 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 28ºC


Length and type of aging:

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Aged for 6 months in American and French oak (20% new oak)
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Month wine was bottled: March 2004

Technical read more...data:

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Alcohol level: 13.8%
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pH: 3.7
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Acid level: 4.6 grs./l (as tartaric)

Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 5-7 years


Formats available: 37.5 cl/ 75 cl

Tasting notes: This wine is a clear ruby color with the spicy, liquorice and blackcurrant aromas characteristic of the grape variety. The wine has a firm backbone with smooth, tightlyknit fruit and tannins and long elegant aftertaste.

Serving suggestions: The perfect accompaniment to all meat dishes especially game and barbecued or grilled meats.    (hide)

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