Alejandro Fernandez El Vinculo Crianza 2020, 75cl

Cherry red with a violet rim, clean and bright. It has an expressive and concentrated nose. Ripe blackberry and plum-type fruit stands out, accompanied by a subtle liquorice background, typical nuances of the Tempranillo variety. Its 23 months of aging in American oak barrels gives it enveloping aromas of vanilla and cocoa. In the mouth it is a full-bodied wine, with polished and well-integrated tannins. Attractive fruity and fleshy entry, with a wide, voluminous mid-palate, a long and pleasant finish with hints of sweet spices and roasted notes such as toffee or cocoa. Pair with grilled red meats and small game, such as partridge or hare. 100% old-vine Tempranillo from a perfectly ripe and not overly hot vintage this underwent malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging for two years in American oak. As with all wines from Alejandro Fernández, the wine is unfined and unfiltered. Deeply robed, densely fruity and richly tannic with floral cedar spice and a powerful, rounded finish. The most exquisite La Mancha traditional building, located close to the Campo de Criptana windmills, was restored and converted into a modern bodega in 1999; the name chosen - El Vínculo - takes its name from the original parent bodega built on the banks of the Duero. This project was conceived with the aim of making limited-production fine wines in La Mancha, a Spanish wine region par excellence. After travelling the length and breadth of the region Alejandro finally found what he was looking for: high-quality, old Tempranillo vines, perfectly adapted to local conditions. If the plants are well cared for, their yield selected and controlled, then the fine wine from La Mancha Alejandro dreamed of making could become a reality. His wines are testament to the first-rate La Mancha grapes grown in exceptional plots that give rise to unparalleled wine aromas and flavours.