2018 Black Series Edition
2018
Black Series Edition
“Dragonglass Black Series Edition was specifically crafted for aspiring wine collectors and enthusiasts”
2018 Black Series Edition
Specifications
15% Vol.
Alcohol
28 months new French oak
Élevage
~ 533 bottles
Production
Tempranillo
Varietal
Ungrafted pre-phylloxera
Rootstock
Ancestor · 130+ yrs
Vines
Storage
12–16 °C
55–60 °F
Serving
16–18 °C
60–64 °F
01
Viticulture
Sourced from ancestor vines of over 130 years of age — ungrafted, pre-phylloxera plantings on their original roots.
Exclusively manual harvest with rigorous pre-selection at the vineyard, followed by meticulous table selection. Continental climate with Atlantic influences; stony, sandy and clay-rich soils of tumbled sandstone, clay and limestone conglomerate at 700–800 m altitude.
02
Vinification & Élevage
Aged for 28 months in new French oak, then transferred to larger used French oak barrels to enhance greater roundness and elegance. Malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels.
03
Tasting Analysis
Deep dark ruby in color with beautiful clarity. Powerful and elegant nose with notes of red and black fruit, violets and black tea. Chinese ink and graphite blend incredibly well with dark chocolate and eucalyptus.
On the palate shows stunning concentration and striking minerality with firm and powerful tannins which soften beautifully with time in the glass. Opulent, ripe and elegant.
04
Cellaring & Service
Drink now with proper decanting, or cellar for graceful aging. Crafted to age gracefully for decades under optimal cellar conditions.
