Conde de Altava Reserva 2016

The wine has an intense red cherry colour with high density and viscosity. Its nose offers very ripe fruit, cherry, jam, spices, and lactic aromas integrated with the wood. On the palate, it is mature with elegant tannins, expressive flavors, and a lingering finish.

Excellent with beef, lamb, game, pork, pasta in tomato sauce and vegetarian dishes

Best served at 15 – 18°C.

Casado Morales winery and vineyards are the result of a family’s tradition and work.
Since 1925 three generations have made possible to enjoy today the excellent wines that are born in our own vineyards.

Casado Morales’s wines are made personally, despite the manual work the vineyards’ soil and terrain require in the vine’s various maintenance tasks.
Passion for the field, vineyards, winery and family come together in perfect harmony to elaborate a unique wine.

Nature makes wines resemble one another so we compare them, soil and man make them different, so we tell them apart.

The vineyards are located at the maximum altitude. The family owned vineyards give consistent character to the wine. They are located in one of the most prestigious international wine growing regions of Rioja Alavesa at Laguardia and Lapuebla de Labarca at a height of 430-580 metres above sea level. The unique microclimate, altitude, latitude and soil, with an average yearly temperature of around 13ºC, and the Sierra Cantabria mountain range protecting our vineyards from cold north winds, creates a geographical uniqueness to each of our vineyards. Our special harvesting methods have enabled us to develop a control system that permits us to elaborate premium quality wines and discover the potential of each of our vineyards.

• Vegan - Practising (Uncertified)

• Organic - Practising (Uncertified)

• Biodynamic - Practising (Uncertified)

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Mario and the team at Viñedos Bodegas y Casado Morales are committed to a level of sustainability that surpasses the vast majority of vineyards surrounding Rioja. Dedicated the commitment of sustainable viticulture, Casado Morales employs vegan friendly practices and is certified Vegan in their Protesta range. Similarly, the vineyard and estate also practice Organic farming, away from the use of herbicides, pesticides and all non-natural chemicals. Biodynamic farming principals are also used, but not certified.

As well as being a committed practice in the fields, Casado Morales ensures they do their best away from the vines. Through the use of electric vehicles and machinery, CM is able to cut their carbon footprint as well as commit themselves to run on 100% renewable energy sources from the national grid.

It is an absolute pleasure to be working closely with such a committed vineyard and we look forward to strengthening and contributing to their part of nature.

Red | Still | 75cl | 13.5% ABV

Cellaring: Drinking well now, will continue to develop for 2 years.

Fermentation is done in stainless steel vats with temperature controlled at 26°C. 80% of this wine has seen 12 months in French oak and the rest in American oak to add complexity. After 18 months in bottle, as per regional regulations with frequent taste control, this wine is released.