AAA 2013

‘AAA’ is the name chosen for this new series of unique and exceptional discoveries by the Dominio de Valdepusa estate, which is based not only on the idea of excellence, but also on that of uniqueness. This wine is only produced when an exceptional batch emerges in an exceptional vintage. There are no fixed rules when it comes to its composition, vinification or aging. Additionally, the Marques de Griñon’s three daughters’ names feature three "A's": Alexandra, Tamara and Aldara.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant, opaque purple in color with ruby reflections, this Petit Verdot wine shows layered aromas of crushed black cherries, black currants, wild flowers and black pepper. Equally rich on the palate, the wine shows beautiful balance and length.

Food Pairing

AAA matches perfectly with Spanish-style sirloin, spit-roasted lamb shank, and slow-poached porter-house steaks.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:

Toledo/Dominio de Valdepusa

Vineyard size:

125 acres

Soil composition:

Clay and limestone

Training method:

Ballerina and Guyot

Elevation:

1,617 feet

Vines/acre:

800

Yield/acre:

2.0 tons

Exposure:

Southeastern

Year vineyard planted:

1992-2007

First vintage of this wine:

2004

Bottles produced of this wine:

3,158

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:

73% Petit Verdot, 27% Graciano

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

14-19 days

Fermentation temperature:

75-82 °F

Maceration technique:

Pumpovers, punchdowns, aeration and delestage

Length of maceration:

7-15 days

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Type of aging container:

Barriques

Size of aging container:

225 L

Age of aging container:

New

Type of oak:

French oak

Length of aging before bottling:

30 months

Length of bottle aging:

8 months