Gonzalez Byass Tintilla de Rota de Finca Moncloa (500ml)

Finca Moncloa Tintilla de Rota is a naturally sweet wine which surprises due to its dark red colour and notes of mature cherry and violets. Also its intense aroma of mature red fruits, spices and touches of the French oak. On the mouth it is smooth, silky and persistent with flavours of red fruits, honey, coffee and wood, making this wine ideal for desserts.

Ideal with blue cheeses, chocolate desserts and dates with a reduction of sweet spices such as cinnamon. 

The estate of Finca Moncloa is situated on relatively high land between Arcos de la Frontera and San José del Valle, 1 km from the Guadalcacín reservoir and is protected by the Sierra Valleja. The altitude (135m above sea level) and the slopes of the vineyards allow for year long exposure to the sunshine which produces grapes with intense concentration and aroma and the tannins needed for ageing. 

The wine is elaborated following the traditional method used by González Byass in the 19th century. The grape is left to overmature on the vine and then dry in the sun (a process called soleo) once picked for a few days until it reaches the sugar levels necessary, more than 20º Be. After destocking and crushing the grapes are macerated and then fermented for a few days before pressing until they reach 4 or 5% alcohol. The resulting must is then fortified to 15% alcohol. Following a few months of rest in stainless steel deposits the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels before bottling.