Coloma Tinto Cosecha, Vino de la Tierra de Extremadura

Description

Coloma Tinto Cosecha is blend of Garnacha and Syrah, aged for 3 months in oak barrels and bottled as a Vino de la Tierra de Extremadura.

Bodegas Coloma is a family run wine estate located in Extremadura near the Portuguese border where the family has been making wine for over a century. Don Francisco Coloma began making wine in the late 19th century in Villanueva de los Infantes Valladolid in Castile y Leon. However it was his son, José Felix who, seeking warmer weather, moved to the region Extremadura. He eventually settled in Alvarado on the banks of the Limonetes creek, a tributary of the Guadiana River, where he planted his first vines. The wines of Extremadura are mainly drunk locally in Spain and precious little is sold for export, although this is changing. There are an abundance of undiscovered gems, like Bodegas Coloma, in the region. Coloma is regarded as one of the most modern and best producers and they grow both local Spanish as well as international grape varieties. In 1998 Coloma completely enlarged and modernised their cellars with the newest technology. Today the wine maker is Amelia Coloma who implements a program of sustainable viticulture. All grapes are harvested by hand into small plastic cases, to ensure the grapes reach the winery, a short distance away from the vineyard, in best condition.

As mentioned above, the Coloma Tinto Cosecha is a blend of Garnacha (Grenache) and Syrah. The grapes come from the estate’s El Carrascal vineyard and are harvested at the end of August and they undergo a traditional vinification with skin maceration. The wine is aged for 3 months in oak barrels.