Avent Old Vine Tempranillo is made from 100% Tinta del Pais (the local name for Tempranillo) from vineyards that were planted between 60 and 120 years ago, with an average age of 80 years.

Each vineyard was picked when the grapes were optimally ripe, with harvest starting in the middle of September and continuing until the middle of October. Fermentation took place at low temperatures to preserve the fresh fruit flavors, with daily manual pumpovers to maximize extraction, and took up to 3 weeks to complete.

15% of the wine was then placed into new and 1 year old Eastern European oak barrels for 4 months. This light touch of oak enhances the natural flavors and tannins of the grape without overwhelming them.

Available in a 3-liter Bag-in-Box for immediate enjoyment.

"This is really a awesome wine discovery! Dark, sinister aroma with plum, cherries, burned coffee, autumn leaves and chocolate. In the mouth/palate; fleshy and rich, careful tannins and lots of black berries and other dark berries, vanilla, barrels and spice. Great concentration for a BIB to be, with a insane impression of fruit and careful tannins in the ending. A modern, fruity skilled style, which draws on grape materials from old vines. Can put up with everything from beef and grilled meat to Mexican food, casseroles and lamb meat.
If only all BiB's were like this..."
Lars Christensen, Porsgrunns Dagblad

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