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Arrayán Selección

Arrayán Selección

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Organic
Arrayán Selección
75 cl.
2020
91 Suckling
91 Peñín
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Castilla La Mancha
Production area Castilla La Mancha
D.O. Méntrida
Designation of Origin D.O. Méntrida
Arrayán
Winery Arrayán
Contains sulphites
30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot
Varieties 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Arrayán Selección 2020

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 11 meses en barricas de roble and 12 meses en botella.

Arrayán Selección 2020 captivates with its fruity and lively character. As you bring the glass closer, aromas of ripe dark fruits unfold, accompanied by a spicy hint that intertwines with subtle notes of dried orange peel, blue flowers, and a delicate whisper of vanilla. On the palate, it offers a medium to robust texture, with polished tannins and a crisp flavour of fresh berries that invigorates the senses. The blend of syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot results in a wine that is cheerful and vibrant. Its main allure lies in the balanced combination of ripe fruits and silky tannins, perfect for those seeking a wine that exudes vitality.

Style Arrayán Selección
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, Rice dishes, Game, Charcuterie, Legumes, Mushrooms, Risottos

About Arrayán Selección

The landscape of the dehesa is a unique ecosystem in the southwest of Spain, dominated by the tranquillity of holm oaks, open grasslands, and life flowing in harmony. In this Mediterranean setting, myrtle, also known as arrayán, emerges as a noble shrub with small, glossy, and deeply fragrant leaves that dot the undergrowth and cooler edges. Renowned for its ornamental beauty and historical presence in the gardens of the Alhambra, the arrayán embodies the natural perfume and elegance of the land. Thus, founding a wine project under this name was no coincidence but rather a clear declaration of intent. The aim? To craft a wine that pays homage to the air it breathes, the aromatic herbs lining its paths, and the almost sacred balance of a landscape that protects itself.

From the Finca La Verdosa in the Toledo town of Santa Cruz del Retamar, Bodegas Arrayán epitomises this absolute integration with the environment under the D.O. Méntrida. In the highest part of the estate, the trellised vines planted in 1999 coexist in a vineyard perfectly integrated with the native forest of ancient holm oaks. The terrain consists of sandy soils, a very well-drained and poor soil that forces the vineyard to delve deep at 510 metres above sea level. In this enclave of continental climate with Mediterranean influences, characterised by dry summers but with thermal contrasts at night, the oenologist Maite Sánchez leads the project, advocating for certified organic farming. The absence of pesticides and the manual harvest in small crates preserve the biodiversity of an environment where fallow deer, stags, and birds of prey coexist.

Arrayán Selección is conceived as a meticulous estate blend where syrah, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petit verdot converge. After the manual harvest, the varieties are vinified separately to respect each one's ripening rhythm. The grapes are destemmed, separating the berries from the woody stem of the cluster, and undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration for 24 hours to extract primary aromas and colour. The alcoholic fermentation, the process in which native yeasts transform sugars into alcohol, takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 15 days, with gentle punch-downs, an artisanal technique that involves submerging the cap of skins to achieve a delicate extraction. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in the tank and completes 11 months of ageing in French oak barrels and a further 12 months of rest in the bottle before being marketed.

Arrayán Selección is a complex, expressive red with a well-defined identity, where notes of ripe fruit seamlessly intertwine with hints of underbrush and the freshness inherent to sandy soils. A broad, enveloping, and profoundly sincere wine that conveys to the glass the tranquillity and nobility of the Toledan dehesa. 

2020

Arrayán Selección 2020 captivates with its fruity and lively character. As you bring the glass closer, aromas of ripe dark fruits unfold, accompanied by a spicy hint that intertwines with subtle notes of dried orange peel, blue flowers, and a delicate whisper of vanilla. On the palate, it offers a medium to robust texture, with polished tannins and a crisp flavour of fresh berries that invigorates the senses. The blend of syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot results in a wine that is cheerful and vibrant. Its main allure lies in the balanced combination of ripe fruits and silky tannins, perfect for those seeking a wine that exudes vitality.
2020
91 Peñín
91 Suckling

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€9.50

  • We send it to Taiwan with DHL Express TW to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €40.60 with DHL Express TW.
Taxes are not included in the prices, as you will need to pay the local taxes upon receipt of your order in Taiwan.