After a winter with normal temperatures and rainfall for D.O.Ca Rioja, high temperatures in spring and summer market his year, as well as the absence of rain at the most dangerous times for the vineyard. These factors led to very healthy vines, but the harvest was brought forward three weeks on average. As a result, this year was rated as a very good one in the area, with the only drawback of not reaching full ripeness. Therefore, the wines from this vintage are those typical from Rioja, with a slightly higher alcoholic strength and a good balance between acidity and ripening.
Castillo de Sajazarra Reserva 2014 is a mature red wine with complex aromas of flowers, ripe black fruit and spicy and balsamic notes. On the palate it is balanced, unctuous and lingering.
A good balance and few climate incidents define this vintage. The autumn began with mild temperatures and lack of rain. In March began the rain,as well as the development of the vines. At the beginning of the growth cycle of the vines, temperatures decrease and there were a lot of rainy days. This caused an irregular growth of the vineyard. After an unstable month of May, the temperatures increased, and a cycle without rains began. This resulted in perfect sprouts and a good flowering. The summer months were warm and with some heat waves, which caused a slower growth cycle and some symptoms of water stress, and thus a concentration of fruit. At the end of September, and before the harvest, there was some rain that was perfect for a great year thanks to the perfect ripening of the grapes. Good acidity and concentration define the wines from this vintage. Fine wines with a great ageing potential.
An excellent vintage in Rioja. With a mild autumn, and a cold and rainy winter, the growth season began with enough resources for the perfect development of the vines. During this period, there were no pests and diseases until the end of the growth cycle. During the harvest, there were no significant rains, so the health and ripening of the grapes were excellent. A great year with great aged wines that can be stored for a long time. Perfect balance between the most amiable tannins and the good acidity, which give these wines an extraordinary length.
2010 was considered the perfect vintage after some very good years. An optimal growth cycle, without incidents regarding the health of the vineyards. The harvest took place during a magnificent state of the vines and with a moderate production, with good fruit setting and slow ripening. A great year with excellent ageing potential, which resulted in spicy and fruity wines, with a very good structure and acidity.
Sight
Cherry colour with violet trims. Intense and bright. Good tears.
Nose
Intense and complex aromas. The aromas of wood stay in the background, very well integrated with the notes of ripe fruit.
Spicy and creamy notes provided by the oak.
Taste
Meaty and powerful wine. Very tasty mid palate with hints of toast. Noble and powerful tannins. Long and very persistent wine.
Sight
Very attractive color cover, with red pillorying purplish reflexes. Nose
Very intense and full flavor, with aromas of integrated wood snuff, balsamic, spicy which reflects its passage through wood. Taste
Unctuous in the mouth, with solid structure, ripe tannins and slightly drying. Harmonious and long.