Quinta de Quercus2018 Quinta de Quercus
Central Castile, SpainVintage: 2017
Quinta de Quercus winemaker Sam Harrop produces single vineyard and parcel wines from 44 hectares of high-altitude, sustainably grown vineyards in central Castile. This 2017 Quinta de Quercus is a single-vineyard wine made from the hillside plantings of 30-year-old Tempranillo.
In the glass, it has intense aromas of ripe blackberries that are enhanced by subtle herbal notes and refined layers of oak spice and clove. Full-bodied and concentrated, yet juicy and vibrant, this wine delivers a beautifully textured palate of velvety, finely-knit tannins and a precise, long finish. This wine is age-worthy and will drink very well into the late 2020s.
The grapes are grown in a single parcel called Viña Ocaña, which is the oldest vineyard plot on the Quinta de Quercus estate. Situated at 800 metres above sea level, the altitude imparts a distinct freshness to the wine. The warm days are tempered by cool nights and this temperature difference helps to retain the acidity in the grapes balancing the concentrated flavours.
Why we love it
The distinct freshness and elegance, as well as excellent concentration, purity and depth.
Whats in the bottle
Tempranillo 100%
12 Mixed Bottles *
£15.98
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Description
Quinta de Quercus is a 44 hectare estate located in the DO Uclés. The estate is situated at 800 metres above sea level in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the heart of Castile. This contemporary Spanish producer produces exquisite single vineyard and single varietal wines from parcels of low yielding 30-year-old Tempranillo vines. The vineyard is cultivated according to sustainable practices and respects the biodiversity of the estate. Winemakers Tao Platón and Sam Harrop handcraft perfectly balanced wines which are elegant and terroir-driven, while showing depth, complexity and a great capacity to age.
There is no predetermined formula for making Quinta de Quercus, the wine is individually tailored to the characteristics of the vintage. The grapes were carefully selected and destalked before each parcel was vinified separately in small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The temperature and length of fermentation, along with the number of pump-overs varied according to each tank, as did the length of the post-fermentation maceration. This particular vintage was aged for 12 months in 300 litre French and 225-litre American oak barrels, of which 25% were new.
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