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Artist SeriesD.O.P. Pago de Otazu
AS #5 de Asier Mendizabal
Red wine
156 €VAT included
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AS #5 is the fifth release of the Otazu Artist Series, conceived by the artist Asier Mendizabal, a limited edition from D.O.P. Pago de Otazu (2018 vintage, 900 bottles). A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Merlot (15%) whose grapes were selected by hand in our vineyards qualified as D.O.P. Pago de Otazu. Complex and fine, with a fresh, persistent finish. In a terroir of limestone soil, of singular climate and landscape, a harmony emerges between the varieties that brings out the endless nuances of this place.
Alcohol14.5% vol.
VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon · Merlot
Vintage2018
WinemakingHand-harvested and hand-selected in October 2018 in the vineyards certified under D.O.P. Pago de Otazu, it is micro-vinified in 225-litre French oak barrels and undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel with lees stirring twice a week, spends eighteen months in extra-fine-grain French oak and rests a minimum of eighteen months in bottle, finally yielding 900 bottles.
Serving temperature16-18°C
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Tasting notes
AS #5 de Asier Mendizabal
Sight
Ruby red, with a violet rim.
Nose
A complex nose with nuances of scrubland and wild berries, accompanied by spice and mineral notes.
Palate
A soft entry on the palate with a round, savoury tannin leading to a fresh, fine and long finish.
Pairing
Roast red meats, aged cheeses, chocolate desserts.
