Viñas del Cénit Field Blend ‘Tradición’
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Field Blend Tradición comes from organic century-old vineyards.
- The average vine age is 80 to 100 years.
- These vineyards sit in clay soils at an altitude of 800 meters.
- The region has a continental climate with very cold winters and hot summers, an ideal environment for producing wine with depth and complexity.
Varietals: 65% Tempranillo; 30% white varieties as Dona Blanca, Palomino or Godello, 5% Garnacha and Garnacha Tintorera
Elaboration: Grapes are hand-harvested and then placed in a press as whole bunches without destemming. They are then treaded for five days until spontaneous fermentation occurs. At this moment, the grapes are pressed and transferred to used French barrels for alcoholic fermentation. Aged for 6 months prior to release.
Tasting Notes: Very complex nose dominated by raspberries, white fruit, and grass aromas. In the mouth, it is electric, fresh, and highly complex.
PRESS
2023 – 94 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Viñas del Cénit, established in 2004, is a premium winery in the Tierra del Vino de Zamora region of Spain. Known for its red wines from ancient Tempranillo vines over 150 years old, the winery is owned by Terraselecta and emphasizes organic practices and hand-harvesting. Located on the left bank of the Duero River, Viñas del Cénit benefits from high-altitude vineyards and sandy, clay soils. The winemakers practice minimal intervention, resulting in bold, balanced wines that reflect the region’s heritage.