Ysios Finca Las Naves

Vineyard

Las Naves is a tiny 1,1 hectare vineyard planted before 1902 in Elvillar at 540-560 metres above sea level. Tempranillo is the main grape, with some other varieties such as Garnacha, Graciano and Viura growing together. The whole block ispicked and fermented together to obtain an honest expression of this unique site.

Hardvest

8th October 2016

Yeld

4,3 Tonnes/Ha; 2,4 Hl/ha

Hand harvest in small 10 kg boxes.

Cold maceration and fermentation on open-top tank, with gentle punching down over 12 days.

Aged for 16 months in a mix of 500, 300 and 225 litre French oak barrels.

Dark black-purple colour.

Intense, aromatic and attractive nose with wild berries, wild herbs, flowers and subtle earthiness with spicy-toasty notes.

On the palate this wine is rich and dense with wild berries, wildherbs, spicy flavours and hints of reduction, supported by lovely savory tannins and a long finish.