Monte Oton
Wine Description
The vineyards for Monte Oton are situated high on the windswept slopes of the Moncayo. The sun drench, arid location is ideal for harvesting, perfectly matured, fully ripened Garnacha grapes. The resulting wine is full bodied, elegantly textured and exhibits a long complex finish.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca, Borja, Pozuelo
Soil composition
Iron-rich, Clay, Sand, Gravel, and Stony
Elevation:
1,200-2,400 feet
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Harvest time:
Mid October
First vintage of this wine:
2008
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
1-2
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.3 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
30 g/L
Residual sugar:
3 g/L
Wine Production
Cold maceration during 1-2 days and up to 12 days. Controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks at between 22º-28º C.
About the Vineyard
Vineyards with an age of 15 to 25 years, red clay mixed with sandstones in Tabuenca, gravels and caillous in Borja and limestone in Pozuelo.
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