Numanthia 2018

Numanthia 2017 is one of the great wines of Spain, and one of the most valued internationally. Followed year after year, the 2013 vintage is deep, complex, intense, round, very full of flavor. One of the wines that is worth always having in the cellar.

Located in the town of Valdefinjas (Zamora), Numanthia was founded by the Eguren family from Rioja in 1998.

Preparation and aging

Numanthia 2017 is a red wine with the Toro Denomination of Origin, it is a single-varietal Tinta de Toro wine. The harvest is carried out manually and therefore the clusters are collected at the optimal moment of maturity. Fermentation takes place in a total of 9 days with daily bazuqueos and at a controlled temperature of 26-28ºC. Subsequently, maceration lasts a total of 25 days with softer skins and bazuqueos than those carried out during fermentation.

Finally, the aging takes place for 18 months in new French oak barrels, racking in this case takes place every 4 months.

Tasting Note of Numanthia 2017

• View: Numanthia has a dark, bright and deep red color, with intense ruby ​​reflections.
• Nose: Intense, lively and highly complex. At first, intense notes of red and black fruits (currants, raspberries and blackberries) are distinguished, perfectly accompanied by sweet spices (cinnamon and nutmeg), black pepper, toasted aromas and licorice.
• Palate: The great vivacity of the fruit harvested at its precise point of maturity stands out. It is a wine of great sucrosity, fleshiness and a strong tannic structure. The very long and elegant finish, with aromas of spices, raspberries, cocoa and toasted notes, highlights the complexity and artisanal production of this extraordinary wine.

Pairing

Numanthia is ideal to accompany game dishes, red meats, roasts, meat stews and aged cheeses. It is recommended to decant before consuming, and serve at a temperature of 16ºC.

It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 16ºC.

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Bottled by Bodegas Numanthia Valdefinjas Spain REN 8077 ZA00