Dominio de Arvs

WHITE

We make our Dominio de ARVS white using grapes of the Viura variety, from our vineyards in Rioja Alta that are more than 30 years old, in clayey-chalky soils which, with the Atlantic climate, let us create a white wine ideal for dining.

Viticulture: Vineyards in Rioja Alta over 30 years old.

Variety: Viura.

Yield: 7.500 kg/ha.

Vinification: The grapes are pressed as soon as they are received, the must is cold pre-clarified, and then it is decanted into stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at an average temperature of 19ºC.

When alcoholic fermentation ends, the wine is aged with its lees, and stirred each week for about two months. Finally, the wine is decanted, separated from its lees and bottled.

Bottle ageing: Minimum of 2 months.

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Pale yellow.
Aromas: Tropical fruit (pineapple) with touches of citrus and freshly mown grass.
Taste: Full, delectable, good fruitiness and well-integrated wood character.

Serving temperature: 12-14 ºC.

Recommended food: This white is perfect to accompany all kinds of fish and rice dishes.

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CRIANZA

To make our Dominio de ARVS crianza, we select Tempranillo grapes from fields situated in the north of Rioja Alta. The vineyards are over 30 years old.

The Atlantic climate and clayey-chalky soil nurture the aroma and taste complexity of this wine, achieving a perfect balance.

The grapes are picked by hand in the early weeks of October when they are at just the right stage of ripeness.

Viticulture: Rioja Alta.

Variety: Tempranillo.

Yield: 6.000 kg/ha.

Vinification: The fermentation and maceration process takes place in stainless steel tanks for 17 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the tank and it is decanted twice before being put into barrels to start ageing.

Barrel ageing: It is aged for 14 months in American oak barrels holding 225 litres each. 20% of these barrels are of new oak.

Bottle ageing: Minimum of 6 months..

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Intense cherry with an orange edge.
Aromas: Ripe fruit, well-integrated woods, vanilla and chocolate.
Taste: Pleasant, fresh, with nice mature grape tannins, balanced and good acidity.

Serving temperature: 18 ºC.

Recommended food: This crianza is the perfect companion to all kinds of meats and stews. It also goes very well with Serrano ham, sausages or slightly cured cheeses.

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RESERVA

To create our Dominio de ARVS reserva, we select Tempranillo grapes from fields in the north of Rioja Alta, and from the vines of highest quality on the estate. The vineyards are over 30 years old.

The Atlantic climate and clayey-chalky soil nurture the aroma and taste complexity of this wine, attaining a perfect balance.

The grapes are picked by hand in the early weeks of October when they are at just the right stage of ripeness.

Viticulture: Rioja Alta.

Variety: Tempranillo.

Yield: 5.500 kg/ha.

Vinification: The fermentation and maceration process takes place in stainless steel tanks for 23 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the tank and the wine is decanted twice before being put into barrels.

Barrel ageing: It is aged for 18 months in American oak barrels holding 225 litres each. 40% of the oak is new.

Bottle ageing: Minimum of 12 months.

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Medium cherry.
Aromas: Ripe fruit, well-integrated wood, with toasting.
Taste: Delectable, elegant, good fruitiness and well-integrated wood character.

Serving temperature: 18º C.

Recommended food: To savour the nuances of this wine, we recommend that you accompany it with red, roast or stewed meats. It also goes well with game birds like partridge or pheasant. It is a fantastic companion to cold meats and blue or cured cheeses.

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