R&G Rolland 2014 Eldoze Suelo de Xisto Rojo Spanish Red Wine 75 cl 14,5%

Eldoze comes from Finca Rosalejo, a single vineyard by the mountains around Toledo, where the grapes are organically grown on soil of more than 2.5-million-year-old slate.

Expert's Description

R&G Rolland 2014 Eldoze Suelo de Xisto Rojo is a Red Wine from Spain made from 100% Syrah, bottled at 14.5% ABV.

The wine comes from Finca Rosalejo, a 12-hectare vineyard 670 metres above sea level in Castilla-La Mancha, where the vines average more than 20 years of age. After harvest, the grapes are fermented and macerated at 25°C in both stainless steel tanks and open wooden barrels, after which the wine is aged for 15 months in 1-2 year old French oak barrels followed by a further 12 months of bottle ageing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe, juicy fruit with a hint of spice.

Palate

Soft and easy-drinking with good fruit concentration, typical of a warmly cultivated Syrah.

Finish

Medium length and juicy.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with grilled food, tapas and spiced lamb.

Specifications

Name: Eldoze Suelo de Xisto Rojo 2014
Producer/Winery: Rolland Galarreta
Region/Country: Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Grape Variety(ies): Syrah
Vintage: 2014
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75 CL
Organic/Biodynamic: Organic
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass

Flavour Profile

Soft · Fruity · Easy-Drinking · Spicy

Did You Know?

The soil at Finca Rosalejo consists of slate and quartzite over 2.5 million years old - a geological background that gives the vineyard's wines a distinct mineral signature.

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Frequently Asked Questions about R&G Rolland 2014 Eldoze Suelo de Xisto Rojo

Which grape is the wine made from?

100% Syrah, organically grown.

What does the wine taste like?

Ripe, juicy fruit with a hint of spice.

What food pairs with the wine?

Grilled food, tapas and spiced lamb.

Where does the wine come from?

From Finca Rosalejo in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.

Why is the wine called Suelo de Xisto Rojo?

The name means "red slate soil" and refers to the vineyard's characteristic soil.