FINCA
AZAYA
From the estates of “Azaya La Grande” and “Las Barridas”. These two high altitude vineyards (over 950 meters above sea level) confers it the particularity of a unique sandy pebble climate and terroir.
In 2019 it was chosen "BEST WINE IN THE WORLD BY DECANTER UK" competing with more than 16,000 wines.
AZAYA WHITES TIERRA ALTA ELITE GRAN LUJO FINCA AZAYA PREMIUM "Azaya, chosen Best Wine in the World by Decanter, 2019 UK"

“Decanter 97 Points”

At least 14 months in oak barrels from 2 different origins.
12 months in bottle
Limited production
Variety 100% Tempranillo – Clone Valduero
Vineyard of more than 20 years. 3000 kg / Ha
Native yeasts provide the character and personality of the terroir.

ELABORATION

The grapes, harvested by hand in 14Kg boxes, are fermented for 9 days between 23º and 28º C and then macerated for 10 days. This wine is ages in two-origin oak barrels for at least 14 months and then another 12 months more in the bottle.

TASTING NOTES

Ruby colored wine. Fine and persistent aromas, as result of its stay in toasted oak barrels. Mentholated aromas, liquorice and coffee roasting. On the palate it is a perfectly balanced and well-coordinated wine. We can notice its maturity and power.
Ideal serving temperature, very cold between 12ºC and 16ºC.

Wine

Awards

Vendimia manual, seleccionando los racimos uno por uno cuando llegan a
bodega. Es la demostración de la eterna vida que puede tener la uva
tempranillo procedente de un viñedo en vaso.

Otros

Finca Azaya