{"product_id":"conde-de-los-andes-tempranillo-2016-750ml-copy","title":"Conde de los Andes Tempranillo 2018 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, clear cherry red in color, this wine shows vibrant\u003cbr\u003earomas of red fruit, ripe plum, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is structured\u003cbr\u003eyet fresh, with a juicy, persistent finish that is both serious and highly drinkable,\u003cbr\u003epairing well with grilled lamb, roasted chicken, charcuterie, mushroom risotto, or\u003cbr\u003eherb-driven eggplant dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from high-altitude vineyards in Viñas de Briñas,\u003cbr\u003ebetween Briñas (Rioja Alta) and Labastida (Rioja Alavesa), these parcels sit at 440–\u003cbr\u003e550 meters on gentle slopes and terraces. Vines average 50 years of age, with\u003cbr\u003esome dating back to the 1950s, and are planted in limestone soils with clay and\u003cbr\u003esand, low in organic matter. The climate is Oceanic Mediterranean with Atlantic and\u003cbr\u003econtinental influences, supporting balanced ripening of 100% Tempranillo. The\u003cbr\u003e2018 vintage, rated “Good,” followed a challenging frost-affected 2017 and delivered\u003cbr\u003ea generous crop of high-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested into small crates, the grapes undergo cold\u003cbr\u003emaceration followed by a 21-day spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with\u003cbr\u003edaily pump-overs to enhance extraction and color. The wine is aged for an average\u003cbr\u003eof 18 months in a combination of 225-liter barrels and new 500-liter French oak\u003cbr\u003evats, with a portion retained in concrete and granite tanks to preserve freshness,\u003cbr\u003ebefore final blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConde de los Andes is one of Rioja’s most historic estates, rooted in\u003cbr\u003ethe village of Ollauri and formally established in 1896. Its underground cellars,\u003cbr\u003eoriginally carved in the 16th century and expanded in the 17th century as the\u003cbr\u003e“Calados de los Gallegos,” remain a landmark of the region’s winemaking heritage.\u003cbr\u003eBy the mid-20th century, the estate had gained international acclaim, attracting\u003cbr\u003enotable visitors including Ernest Hemingway, and in the 1960s the Conde de los\u003cbr\u003eAndes label was introduced to showcase estate-grown wines.\u003cbr\u003eAcquired by the Murua family in 2014, the winery has undergone a thoughtful\u003cbr\u003erestoration led by Javier Murua, including the revival of its historic cellars and the\u003cbr\u003ecuration of an extraordinary library of wines dating back to 1892. Today, Conde de\u003cbr\u003elos Andes stands as a renewed Rioja icon, blending deep heritage with a modern\u003cbr\u003ecommitment to crafting classic, age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consortium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54063587361132,"sku":"8437015803012","price":49.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/conde-de-los-andes-tempranillo-2016-750ml-331461.jpg?v=1749797339","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/conde-de-los-andes-tempranillo-2016-750ml-copy","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}