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In the glass, the Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam from Huerta de Albalá has a dense purple-red color. The first nose of the Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam flatters with nuances of blackberries, sour cherries and violets. The fruity notes of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing, such as even more fruity-balsamic nuances.
The Huerta de Albalá Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam tastes pleasantly dry. It was bottled with 3 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine, this Spaniard naturally delights with the finest balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily need sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully dense. Thanks to its lively fruit acidity, the Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this wine from the Andalusia wine-growing region, which can be stored well, finally impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of sour cherry and blackberry.
Vinification of the Huerta de Albalá Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam
This powerful red wine from Spain is made from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tintilia grape varieties. Once perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of strenuous and barely selective machines. After manual harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, the powerful Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam is matured for a further 5 months in French oak barrels.
Recommended with Huerta de Albalá Barbazul 3.0 l Jeroboam
This Spanish red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to duck breast with sugar snaps, braised chicken in red wine or roasted calf's liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce.