Manuel Manzaneque Crianza Finca Elez D.O. Finca Elez

This Estate, a member of Grandes Pagos de Castilla, is an authentic domaine with some 85 acres of vineyards that surround the cellar and are for the exclusive use of the Manzaneque wines. It is planted with the noble varieties, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay, which like their oak casks, were brought from Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rodano. The grapes of these varieties as well as the native, Tempranillo, are very carefully selected and processed immediately after their collection from the vineyards. The conjunction of traditional and artesanal methods with advanced technology results in singular and exclusive wines.The Vineyards of the Elez Estate – Sierra de Alcaraz (Albacete) are at altitude of approximately 3000 ft. The composition of this wine is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot and it is matured for 9 months in French oak barrels. The wine is a deep red ruby colour. The nose it is rich with raspberry, blackberry and other fruits and has an elegant touch of wood. It is harmonious and fleshy on the palate, with toasty notes and a lengthy finish.
 
     

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