BLACK CAVE 2022

D.O. BULLAS

ALCOHOL
14,5%

VARIETY
100% MONASTRELL

10.50 

VINEYARD
AND VINIFICATION

The junior of the house from our youngest vineyards throughout the region of Caravaca de la Cruz. Mediterranean climate but instead of warm in Caravaca de la Cruz thanks to its altitude over 800 meters, lower temperatures and rainfall > 400mm make the climate is temperate as the average annual temperatures are < to 18.5 º C. 100% Monastrell from our 10 year old goblet-trained vineyards located in the Caravaca de la Cruz area at an altitude of 850 meters aboce sea level. Soil structure clay-loam and limestone composition. Vineyards without irrigation so the roots reach the maximum depth in search of moisture. The winemaking process is very traditional, blending destemmed grapes with 50% whole bunches. Fermentation in limestone tanks from a quarry clase to the winery. Short maceration of 6 days. After pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak vats where it completes alcoholic fermentation and undergoes malolactic fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels for 4 months and 2 months in cement tanks.

TASTING NOTES

Enchanting nose, sweet with notes of caramel, pastry and menthol background. Smooth entry, fine and elegant.

INTERESTING INFORMATION

Caravaca de la Cruz is a land of history, culture and wine, embodied in the celebrations of the Caballos del vino and the festivities of the Santísima Vera Cruz. Legend has it (hence the tradition) that in the 13th century, the Knights Templar managed to bring wine on their horses to the castle of Caravaca to prevent the people from drinking poisoned water.