Bernabeleva Arroyo del Tortolas Tinto 2012 tuscany a balance of the fruit

a balance of the fruit aromas and flavor is sought

” – Steve & Monique Lubiana

which is to produce a red wine blend that genuinely reflects each "Bannockburn" vintage

alluringly perfumed and silk-textured wine

A wine of contrasting elements – equal measures of dark seductive plum fruit and lifted ethereal floral aromas combine to give an aroma profile that beguiles the senses and demands lengthy contemplation

Bernabeleva Arroyo del Tortolas Tinto 2012 tuscany a balance of the fruitThe Arroyo del Trtolas is a north facing, 1. 2 hectare vineyard of 65 year old vines at 800 m. a. s. l. The soil here is pure granitic sand. This plot is one of the first of Bernabeleva's vineyards to ripen, yet the shifting geology and the steepness of the site results in two separate harvests (top and bottom). The grapes are foot stomped and left to ferment naturally in upright wooden vats, with the percentage of stems dependent on the vintage. The