VIÑA POMAL ALTO DE LA CASETA 2012

WINEGROWING REGION:D.O.C. Rioja Alta (Haro)

VARIETALS: 100% Tempranillo

WINEGROWING:The Tempranillo vine stock that surroundsthe Alto de la Caseta was planted ingoblets over 35 years ago on a south-eastfacing slope. The soil on the estate isloose gravelly poor soil. In this idealenvironment for vine stock and in order tobring greater complexity to the wine, wepractise integrated sustainable viticultureat the hands of the estate’s mostexperienced people.

WINEMAKING:The grapes were very carefullydestemmed in order not to crush theberries and they then underwent furtherselection. The choice whole grapes werethen deposited by hand in small opencontainers specially suited for thispurpose. Fermentation takes place in opentop 500 litre hogsheads, with punch downsto improve extraction. Fermentation andmaceration took 28 days. 7 French oakbarrels 7, medium roasted and unroastedand unroasted. The barrel aging would lastfor 20 months.

ANALYTICAL PROPERTIESAlcohol Content: 14.5%

The old vine stock that yielded this wine is located next to a s tretch of higherground on a meander of the Ebro river, which overlooks our vin eyards inHaro, the capital of the Rioja Alta. A place known as Alto de la Caseta thatconstitutes the best and purest essence of Viña Pomal. On thi s locationstands a humble shack where the tools for tilling the soil hav e always beenkept.

The 2012 harvest took place the 1st ofOctober. All unbalanced grape buncheswere discarded. Only the healthiestbunches with whole ripe berries weredeposited in cases and entered thewinery’s reception patio where theyunderwent a second selection on themanual selection table.

VINTAGE CHARACTERISTICS:This vintage was marked by the incidenceof drought. Low rainfall figures starting inthe winter marked the development of theentire growing cycle. Our vineyards inHaro benefited from the cooler climate andsuffered the impact of the drought lessseverely than other areas.

Marked water stress during the monthsprior to harvest led to lower yields thanusual. The decision on the picking datewas crucial in ensuring a qualityTempranillo in Alto de la Caseta vineyard.2012 provided a wine of great structureand much fruit, with a great potential forbarrel ageing to finish smoothing out.

Alcohol Content: 14.5%

TASTING NOTEA deep picota cherry red. Fruity maturearomas with floral and balsamic notes andan elegant mineral finish.

Concentration of flavours on the palatewith volume and a rounded mouthfeel. Aharmonious impact with a long finish.

THE WINEMAKER'S ADVICEWe do not recommend decanting thiswine.

FOOD MATCHINGRed meats, stews, cold meats and curedcheeses.