{"product_id":"el-jaral-vdlt-castilla-y-leon-2014","title":"\"El Jaral\" VdlT Castilla y León 2014","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Jaral comes from Barcolobo’s estate vineyards at approximately 705 metres above sea level within the Riberas de Castronuño–Vega del Duero Nature Reserve. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tempranillo grow in sandy loam soils scattered with surface pebbles, with the continental climate encouraging concentration while altitude preserves freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varieties are harvested by hand in the cool of early morning and selected before fermentation. The wine then matures for 20 months in new French oak, with regular racking helping the powerful fruit, tannin and oak develop into a more integrated whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep cherry red with a mature garnet edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry, damson and dried cherry are layered with cedar, tobacco, liquorice and balsamic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied and concentrated, with dark fruit framed by fine but persistent tannins. Bottle age has brought notes of leather, cocoa and dried herbs, while the wine’s underlying acidity keeps the palate composed. The finish is long, savoury and oak-spiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with braised beef short rib, roast venison with redcurrant, slow-cooked lamb shank or a rich mushroom and chestnut pie. Stand the bottle upright before opening and decant carefully according to its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcolobo’s winery sits on the La Rinconada estate, where the River Duero curves through a protected landscape of vineyards, woodland and wetland habitat. The reserve is home to purple herons, deer and wild boar, making environmental stewardship a practical part of the estate’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Jaral is one of Barcolobo’s most cellar-led reds. Its extended maturation in new French oak gives the 2014 a scale and structure quite different from the shorter-aged La Rinconada Tempranillo, while the high-altitude site prevents the wine from becoming ponderous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barcolobo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30882824978492,"sku":"BRCJARAL14","price":44.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/barcolobo-el-jaral-vdlt-castilla-y-leon-2014-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377811","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/el-jaral-vdlt-castilla-y-leon-2014","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}