Melante Colección 2017
Authentic liquid confectionery
Vineyard
Vineyards planted in 1999 in the area of Calahorra.
Harvest
Manual harvest of botrytisaffected grapes in November. Selections of berries at the sorting table.
Winemaking
The fermentation in French oak barrels. When alcohol level reaches a certain concentration, the fermentation stops, leaving naturally sweet wine. After fermentation, short ageing on fine lees (3 months), racking and aging in the barrels utill bottling.
Varieties
Muscat à petits grains (Apianae).
Alcohol content
13% Vol.
Aging
6 months in oak barrels
Tasting Notes
Colour
Antique gold colour.
Nose
Intense aromas of overripe fruits and honey, together with hints of smokiness and vanilla.
Palate
Dense with good acidity which perfectly offsets the high sugar content of the wine. Long, pleasant and lingering aftertaste.
