Making and ageing
Figuero 4 is made from 100% Tempranillo, with an average age of between 15 and 20 years. The harvest was done manually, in baskets of 12 kilos. Afterwards, a special cold maceration was carried out for 2 to 3 days at 12ºC. Alcoholic fermentation was spontaneous and was carried out at a maximum temperature of 28ºC, with 2 daily pumping-overs and 1 "délestage" at the end of fermentation. After fermentation, a second maceration was carried out for 15 days.
After fermentation, the wine was macerated for 15 days
The aging was done in new barrels (50%) and 1 wine: 75% American, 25% French.
The aging was done in new barrels (50%) and 1 wine: 75% American, 25% French
Tasting Notes Figuero 4
- View: Figuero 4 has a cherry colour with a cardinal rim and good intensity. Clean, bright and with good presence
- Nose: Complex and penetrating, very fruity at first with aromas of red and black fruits. Subtle woods and minerals.
- Mineral aromas
- Mouth: Elegant, unctuous and fresh. Very good balance with soft tannins. Retronasal of red fruit. Persistent and pleasant.
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Wine Pairing
Figuero 4 is ideal with stews, venison, game, feathered game and poultry.
It is ideal with stews, venison, feathered game and poultry
It is advisable to consume this wine at a temperature of between 16 and 18ºC.
Data sheet
Type of wine: Red wine
Winery: Viñedos y Bodegas García Figuero
Type of grape: Tempranillo
Ageing: Oak
Year:
Alcoholic content: 13.5%
Format: 75cl.
Country of origin: Spain
Denomination of origin: Ribera del Duero
