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Flavours of dark berries, liquorice, and gentle cedar evolve into a long, harmonious finish that mirrors the wine’s aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eThe 2021 Emilio Moro is made exclusively from Tempranillo sourced from mature vines. Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure only the best fruit reaches the winery. Fermentation takes place in a combination of French and American oak barrels, where the wine is aged to enhance structure, integration, and the natural expression of the variety. 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The finish is persistent and precise, leaving a clear impression of fruit purity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eVineyards \u0026amp; Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe wine is produced from very old Mencía vines, typically between 50 and 90 years of age, cultivated in small plots around Valtuille de Abajo. Grapes are harvested by hand, fermented with care, and the wine is aged for around 12 months in French oak barrels to add structure and complexity without dominating the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eWell suited to red meats, roast dishes and earthy flavours, particularly mushroom-based recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56135773880698,"sku":"12307","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/7804\/1155\/files\/Web-bottle-shots--55.jpg?v=1762344137"},{"product_id":"reserva-cava-brut-francesc-ricart-penedes-spain","title":"Reserva Cava Brut, Francesc Ricart, Penedes, Spain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eThis is a top notch Reserva Cava. 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