Cojón de Gato

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5,06 €
SKU: 1244013
6,75 €/Litre
Made with Merlot, Syrah and Cojón de Gato grapes. Aged for 3 months in French oak casks.
Winery
Vinos Divertidos
D.O.
Somontano
Country
Spain
Type of Wine
Tinto
Grape
Merlot, Syrah y Cojón de Gato
Volume
75 cl

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Cojón de Gato

 
Red wine with Denominación de Origen Somontano, made from Merlot, Syrah and Cojón de Gatograpes. Cojón de Gato, Botón de Gato, Pito de Gato, Cojón de Mico or Cojón de Médico is an almost-extinct grape variety that was formerly used to complement other wines. Grapes are grown in vineyards 700 meters above sea level in plots of land located in Laguarres (Huesca), Somontano. Grapes are harvested at the right moment of optimum ripeness and fermented at a controlled temperature of 16º C. Then, it is left to mature for 3 months in French oak casks. Vinos Divertidos produces wines from six diferent D.O.s, including Somontano, Calatayud, Ribera, Rueda, Valdeorras and La Rioja.

 

 

 

Tasting notes

 
Deep red color with violet highlights. Aromas of flowers, fruits and berries. Fresh and sweet on the palate with note of wild berries. Best served at a temperature of 14-16º C.

 

 

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