Bodega Cerrón - Jumilla - El Tiempo que nos une - Red - 2022

Wine:

Made from 100% Monastrell, the 2023 Red Jumilla El Tiempo que nos une delivers unbeatable value that only Spain can offer. Sourced from 70-year-old pre-phylloxera vines planted at nearly 1,000 metres of altitude and aged in large wooden foudres, this wine bursts with juicy, ripe fruit flavours, a hint of spice, and a vibrant, alluring structure. It retains remarkable freshness, making it an elegant, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced Monastrell. A true delight in any season! A Selection Committee favourite, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Spontaneous fermentation with 40% whole grapes. Gentle pressing and malolactic fermentation in foudres. Aged in foudres for 10 to 12 months.

Color:

Intense garnet red.

Nose:

Warm and ripe, with notes of plums, black fruits, spices, black pepper and a delicate woody touch.

Palate:

A dense structure between silk and velvet, an elegant and delicate monastrell, silky tannins and a long persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats and red meats, roast duckling with chanterelle mushrooms, chateaubriand, venison with grand veneur sauce

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Founded as a family project to preserve Spain's viticultural heritage and traditions, Bodega Cerrón is an original and truly exciting name in southeastern Spain.

Located on exceptional high-altitude terroirs of limestone and clay, including parcels with pre-phylloxera vines, the estate produces meticulously crafted cuvées with irresistible fruit flavours and a delightful charm. Across 30 hectares, Juan José and Carlos Cerdán farm organically and biodynamically, setting the highest standards for the Jumilla appellation.