Bodegas Romero de Ávila Salcedo is a family-owned winery with a history that dates back to the 16th century as evidenced by the coat of arms still preserved in its cellar. Santiago Romero de Avila is the current owner of the estate and he has dedicated himself to maintaining his family legacy of producing quality traditional wines in amphoras. Winemaking in amphoras dates back to 3000 BC in Egypt. Fermentation in these receptacles is a slow process that occurs without modern interventions which requires patience, skills, and dedication, resulting in many nuances and complexity. The climate in the region is extremely continental with a large diurnal range and very little rainfall. The vineyards sit on sandy loam and limestone soil with a mix of clay and boulders and poor in organic material. Bodegas Romero di Avila Salcedo operates a sustainable form of viticulture by being respectful to the environment and the biodiversity of the animals, insects, and plants around its vineyards. Since 1990, Santiago has greatly improved the design of the wine cellar and reorganized the vineyards to meet the increasing global demands of his wines.
Wine Details:
- Region : La Mancha
- Varietal : Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
- Alcohol : 14.5%
- Sight : Dark ruby with garnet reflections.
- Nose : Complex and perfumed notes of cherry, black raspberry, black currant, cassis, violets. dark chocolate with hints of vanilla, clove, sweet tobacco and cinnamon.
- Palate : Bountiful flavours of ripe red fruits, chocolate, clove, tobacco and vanilla.. Complex and well-structured with velvety tannins and fresh acidity.
- Finish : Persistent, long and evolving finish of fruits and spice.
- Specifics : Sustainable viticulture | Fermented & Aged in amphora (12mths) and American/French oak (15mths)
- Awards : Gold – Mundus Vini | Silver – Concours Mondial Bruxelles