FEDERICO PATERNINA TEMPRANILLO D.O.Ca RIOJA

100% Tempranillo ABOUT THE BRAND Founded in 1896 Federico Paternina establishes this winery on a site featuring cellars dug in the 16 th century in Ollauri, Rioja Alta. Bodegas Paternina was the first major wine company in Rioja, the most influential, dynamic and economically powerful. Its origins go back to Eduardo de Paternina, father of Federico and Marqués de Terán, one of the pioneers of modern viticulture in Rioja at the behest of his close friend the Baron de Rothschild who years before had acquired the Château Brane Mouton. TERROIR AND VINIFICATION PROCESS Selected vineyards of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Clay calcareous soils, located on slopes with good drainage and with good solar exposure INTERESTING FACTS 1956 is an important year as Paternina hosts a very distinguished figure, Ernest Hemingway. The must is fermented at a maximum temperature of 28 °C. After fermentation, the wine is transferred into oak casks to slowly mature for 6 months. TASTING NOTE Ruby red colour. On the nose it shows red fruit with hints of vanilla. Vibrant, fresh and fruity. Well structured and balanced. SERVING ADVICES Great with pasta, tomato dishes and cured cheese. Recommended serving temperatura: 17°C.