SELECCIÓN de OSTATU

Selección de Ostatu

Wine-maker:  Iñigo Sáenz de Samaniego
Vineyard management:  Ernesto Sáenz de Samaniego/ Iñigo Sáenz de Samaniego

Vineyards and terrain: The grapes come from some of our oldest vineyards, in the districts of Samaniego, Leza, and Laguardia, at an average altitude of 580 m above sea level. Poor calcareous/clay and Stony soils, on south facing slopes. The subsoil is made up of various layers of white rock.

Climate: Mediterranean climate with strong Atlantic influence. Extreme winter-summer contrast.
Precipitation: 454,1 litres.
Ave. Temp.: min 7,5°C / max 18,6 °C / average 12,8°C. Humidity average: 68%

The vineyards: 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano
Age of vines: Over 50 years old.
Plantation density: 3.000 vines/hectare. Goblet pruning. Production: 5.000 Kg/hectare.
Hand harvested in 15 Kg boxes, between 10th- 17th October.

Wine-Making: Vineyard grape selection, only the best grapes are taken to the winery. Light destemming process to avoid damaging the grapes. Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation in small capacity vats for 16 days at a maximum temperature of 28°C.

Production: 18.223 bottles ( 75 cl) 766 magnum (150 cl)