Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras 2018

The 2018 As Ladieras was produced with grapes from the northern slopes of the village of Ainzón. It fermented with 50% full clusters in open 5,000-kilo vats and matured in approximately equal parts in 500-liter oak barrels, concrete vat and concrete eggs for 10 months. It's 14.5% alcohol but keeps freshness and balance. There is better integration of the oak compared with the previous vintage I tasted; it's floral and fresher, with red rather than black fruit. There is tension in the palate, fine tannins and a long finish. 10,920 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2020.