ALTA MARCA

Varietal Blend: Tempranillo (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Syrah (10%)
Total Production: 10,000 cases (9lt cases)

TASTING NOTES:
Color: Intense cherry red
Nose: Mature strawberry, raspberry with vanilla underpinnings and hints of spice
and cedar
Palate: Well structured with rich summer fruit flavors
Finish: Smooth and lingering

VINIFICATION
Each grape variety for Alta Marca is fermented in stainless steel tanks with
temperature controlled at 75º for 11 days. The wine is then barrel aged
for 5 months in 80% American oak and 20% French oak.

TECHNICAL DATA
pH: 3.81
VA: 0.58 g/l
ALC: 13.5%
RS: 1.3 g/l
Malolactic: Yes
TA: 4.58 g/l
Lees contact: No

WINEMAKER: Silvia Herrera Redondo
Bodegas Tagonius, located in Madrid, Spain, produces the wines created by Silvia Herrera Redondo. The winemaking tradition in the Madrid area goes back to the 13th century, when the red wines made here were already known for their strength. However, few of the Madrid wines were exported outside of the DO. Today in the hands of a new generation of winemakers Madrid wines are contemporary, innovative and internationally sought after.

Bodegas Tagonius is located at an elevation of 1,500 ft. The vines are on average 15 years old. Soil is rich in clay, with notable components of lime and PH acid. The constant summer sun facilitates the growing of grapes with high sugar content and good levels of acidity. Grapes were hand-picked in September 2004.

Ratings/Reviews

Rating by RobertParker.com
The Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wines

Rating: 87 points
The 2004 Alta Marca, a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep purple in color and offers plenty of black currants in the nose. On the palate currant and spice flavors have excellent depth and a supple texture. There is a lot of wine here for the money.— Jay Miller (Feb 2007)

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