TANNAT - SYRAH - VIOGNIER

The grapes used for this RÍO de los PÁJAROS Reserve blend come from ultimate generation vineyards of high-density plantation (4000-5000 plants per Hectare) with different low yielding clones (8000 – 10000 Kg/Ha). With these vineyards we obtain high concentration tannins and delicate flavours and aromas. Syrah is the classic red grape of the northern Rhône. A mystic grape from ancient times and uncertain origin. It produces intense inky purple coloured wines when young with a distinctly spicy tone. As it matures it turns to deep garnet with evolving earthy, stewed blackberry and damson flavours. It gives huge extract and tannins and is capable of great ageing. Viognier is a relatively obscure vine, difficult to grow and cultivate and capable of only tiny yields. It has a distinct orange blossom and apricot aroma together with a golden yellow colour, huge weight of tropical fruits with a broad weighty structure and quite high in alcohol. The celebrated Tannat gives very colourful and powerful wines, with tender but very present tannins, which allow keeping them for a long time.