Finca Constancia Parcela 12

RED WINE PARCELA 12
The Finca Constancia 12 Red Wine from Finca Constancia winery (González Byass) is crafted from a selection of the finest Graciano grapes from Parcel 12. It is a wine that ages for 8 months in new French oak barrels. The Finca Constancia winery is located in the municipality of Otero in the province of Toledo. The important González Byass winery acquired it in 2000. After a thorough study of the climate and soil characteristics, grape varieties that best suited the area were planted. In Parcel 12, located at the western end of the estate, the Graciano variety is planted. From it, very high-quality grapes are obtained and hand-harvested. The vines are cultivated in granitic soils that provide mineral touches to a very special Graciano.

The 2014 harvest was characterized by a final sprint in the grape ripening cycle due to high temperatures in the days prior to harvest. These hot days were no surprise to the vines, which already in spring saw their flowering and veraison advance. By late June, almost half of the future harvest was already in veraison, allowing a glimpse of an early harvest. The temperatures of a cool summer balanced the cycle, obtaining grapes with concentrated ripeness and a tendency toward jammy aromas, which will serve as raw material for friendly wines with sweet tannins, good aftertaste, and excellent for aging. It has an alcohol content of 14%. This wine has a total acidity of 5.61 and a volatile acidity of 0.53. To appreciate all its flavor and aromas, it should be served at a temperature between 15 and 16°C.