Alma de Vida is made by Bodegas Fernando Castro.
Bodegas Fernando Castro was founded in 1850 and is the oldest winery in Castilla - La Mancha under the direction of the same family. The Castro family began making white and red wines from grapes grown on their own property in Santa Cruz de Mudela, following the traditional methods of the area.
Since 1895, Bodegas Fernando Castro has been present in the most important points of the national territory, gaining the trust of the large purchasing centers, guaranteeing that its products are at the forefront in terms of quality and efficiency in service.
With an unbeatable geographical location, being in the center of Spain, their products reach any point in the country, which has facilitated the expansion of their market to more than 80 countries on 5 continents where they currently export.
Currently, two generations of the Castro family work together, with the invaluable support of great professionals who contribute to the production, elaboration, ageing and marketing of their wines, with modern, comfortable and functional facilities.
Alma de Vida Sparkling is 100% Macabeo.
Pale greenish yellow color, clean and bright. Persistent over time.
The nose shows natural aromas of fresh grapes, intense, fine and elegant with hints of freshfruit.
The palate is balanced. Ideal for appetizers, seafood and desserts.
Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich and vibrant with classic Rutherford Cabernet tannins, dark cherry mingled with toasty oak, sweet oak and sweet sage lingering on the palate.
The base for our Reserve Cabernet is from the world-renowned Rutherford appellation, which is home to our Abela and Franklin estate vineyards. Perfect climatic conditions and the region’s deep, loamy, well-drained soils produce dark, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Our rich soil sets the foundation for an exquisite, cellar-ready wine that will evolve in character and quality for years to come.
This Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful complement to ribeye steak, rack of lamb or mushroom risotto.
Review:
A flint and gunpowder nose leads to bold graphite, blueberry and tobacco flavors in this full-bodied wine that is laced with a high level of fine-grained tannins. This wine is meant for aging, being so tightly packed with fruits and minerals and having the structure to keep it fresh while more complex flavors develop over time. Best from 2028–2038.
-Wine Enthusiast 93 Points
17.3 acres (7 hectares) planted.
Color: clear and brilliant pale gold
Nose: powerful with citrus aromas
Mouth: fruity and citrus aromas
Classic vinification :
- Soft pressing of the grapes upon arrival (no skin contact maceration)
- Cold settling for 24 hours at low temperature (10°C - 50°F)
- Fermentation in Stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (17°C - 62°F)
- Ageing on the fine lees for 5 months
- Racking in February
- Cold stabilization followed by a slight filtration
- Bottling.