Solar de Samaniego Crianza 2006

Rioja, Spain
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Score: Natalie's score Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 8412012415109 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $15.95 Alcohol: 13.5% Drink: 2012-2015 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Solar de Samaniego Agent: Nectar Wine Imports

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Reviewed June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Vintage Conditions:
The weather conditions for the 2006 harvest were characterised by high summer temperatures and drought conditions in August and September. These conditions were favourable for excellent ripening in terms of both sugar and polyphenol compounds.

Winemaking:
Slow fermentations, at controlled temperatures, in stainless steel tanks of 33,600 litres and daily pumping-over to ensure greater extraction of flavours. Malolactic fermentation was then carried out. After fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in American oak.

Tasting notes:
Solar de Samaniego Crianza is a wine with deep intensity of colour with a predominance of bluish hues. It is a highly aromatic wine in which you can mainly find the fruit (cherries, plums, blackcurrants, strawberries, and raisins) well integrated with the toasted aromas acquired from the oak. In addition, in the mouth it proves potent and persistent, making it the perfect partner for heavier, stronger-flavoured dishes.

AWARDS:
Silver in Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
Bronze in International Wine & Spirit Competition 2010
Silver in CINVE 2010

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