Enrique Mendoza Santa Rosa Reserva

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Wine Description

Santa Rosa Reserva commemorates founder Enrique Mendoza Cortes’ mother, Rosa Cortes Devesa. She instilled in him a passion for grape growing and winemaking that is still very evident in all the wines he produces today. This special red is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% each of Merlot and Syrah. Only the smallest, ripest bunches are specially selected for pressing, and after fermentation the wine spends eighteen months in French and American oak barrels.

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Acclaim
“The 2016 Santa Rosa is a blend of 35% Monastrell, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Shiraz from grapes grown at their Chaconero estate in Villena in inland Alicante. It fermented with uncrushed grapes and indigenous yeasts and matured in brand new French barrique for 16 months. The oak is very nicely integrated, and the increased amount of Monastrell seems to contribute to a more moderate nose with some minty and balsamic notes coupled with Mediterranean herbs and very good freshness. The palate reveals abundant tannins that might require some more time in bottle and/or powerful food. It's a more elegant version of Santa Rosa, one of the best in recent times.”
— Wine Advocate, Apr 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Hondo vineyard
Vineyard size
35 acres
Soil composition
Sand and limestone
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
1,650 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200
Yield/acre:
1 tons
Exposure:
Northern/Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1985
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1995
Bottles produced of this wine:
25,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
13
Varietal composition:
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 15% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks and barriques
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
5-7 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-82 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers and delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
1-2 years old
Length of bottle aging:
24 months
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Analytical Data
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