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Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto

Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto

A precise and elegant Viñedo Singular wine
Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto
75 cl.
2019
94 Parker
93 Suckling
90 Peñín
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz (Finca La Emperatriz)
Winery Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz (Finca La Emperatriz)
Contains sulphites
76% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha Tinta, 4% Viura
Varieties 76% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha Tinta, 4% Viura
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto 2019

Red wine Reserva. 18 months in French and American oak barrels.

Style Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Charcuterie, Red meat, Game

About Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto

Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto is a coupage of the Tempranillo, Garnacha and Viura varieties produced by Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz-Finca La Emperatriz, in the D.O.Ca. Rioja,Spain.

Until the end of 2019, the range of wines under the “Finca La Emperatriz” label included nine wines made with grapes from different vineyards of the same name, and when the grapes from a harvest ran out, the wine was no longer available. These wines have been replaced by this new selection with the Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto taking the place of the Finca La Emperatriz Crianza and Reserva wines.

From 2019, the D.O.Ca. Rioja established a new geographical indication classification system that seeks to value the terroir as a recognition of the quality it brings to the wine. This means there are three new classifications: Viñedo Singular, Vinos de Municipio and Vinos de Zona.

Finca La Emperatriz has the Viñedo Singular certification, which is given to small, old plots with limited but high quality production and which, in summary, must comply with a series of strict standards to prove their quality. This is the highest of the three certifications.

With a desire for new things, Eduardo and Víctor Hernáiz refocussed Bodegas La Emperatriz, now known as Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz, with the aim of strengthening their productions using this new geographical classification but not forgetting their origins by paying tribute to Eugenia de Montijo, Empress of France, the former owner of Finca La Emperatriz, which is the winery’s former name as well as the name of this ‘singular vineyard.’

Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto is made with clusters from old vines aged between 50 and 65 years old from the Finca La Emperatriz vineyard, which has white boulder soils over a sandy-loam structure. These characteristics are perfect for vine cultivation and add an elegant touch to the wines.

The harvest is carried out manually in 180 kg pallets. When the grapes reach the winery, the clusters are all destemmed and 40% are pressed for alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks. The three varieties are harvested at the same time, placed in the same tank and cold macerated for 5 days.

The grapes ferment with their native yeasts and with pump overs once a day. After 20 days of post-fermentation maceration, the resulting wine is transferred to barrels for malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wine ages for 14 months in barrels, 60% of which are new French oak and the remaining 40% are second-use American oak.

2018

Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Tinto 2018 is a richly layered and intricate wine. On the nose, it is profound, exuding scents of blackberries, plums, black pepper, cedar, and an array of spices. The palate experiences a broad and succulent texture, exuding sophistication, with silky, refined tannins and a remarkably delicate finesse. It concludes with an extensive and dry finish.
2017

Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto 2017 is a pleasant red wine with clean, precise aromas of black fruit, violet notes and hints of spice. On the palate it’s fine, elegant and well structured. A classic with noticeable tannins and well-integrated acidity. The finish is long and balsamic.
2016

Finca La Emperatriz Gran Vino Tinto 2016 is a fine and elegant red wine where the presence of the Viura white variety brings acidity and freshness. A wine with a classic Rioja style but with clean and precise aromas and flavours and the promise of an excellent bottle-aging potential.
2019
94 Parker
90 Peñín
93 Suckling
2018
94 Parker
93 Suckling
2017
93 Parker
93 Peñín
93 Suckling
2016
94 Parker
93 Peñín
93 Suckling
2017

95 puntos en la Guía Proensa 2021

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  • We send it to Switzerland with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is CHF14.12 with Planzer.
  • For orders over CHF149 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Switzerland, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.