Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera
The Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera is a red wine of great character, made with a careful selection of grapes of different varieties that provide complexity and elegance. Aged in French oak barrels, this wine is a true expression of the uniqueness of Finca Casilla Herrera in Requena.
Ficha técnica
- Type: Vino tinto de crianza
- Variety: Bobal, Petit verdot, Syrah, Merlot
- Aging: 10 meses barrica roble francés
- Year: 2020
- D.O.: Utiel / Requena
- Origin: Requena (Valencia)
- Cellar: Hispano Suizas
- Volume: 75cl
- Graduation: 14% VOL
- Box units: 6
The Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera is a wine that combines the best qualities of several grape varieties, including Bobal, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These grapes come from Finca Casilla Herrera, located in the Requena region, where the clay soils and Mediterranean climate create ideal conditions for the production of high-quality wines. . The wine is made by fermentation in open French oak barrels, followed by aging for 10 months in new Allier oak barrels. This process gives the wine a solid structure and an aromatic profile full of ripe fruits, spices and toasted touches.
Tasting note
View: Intense cherry red color with violet hues.
Nose: Complex aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberries and plums, with spicy notes of black pepper and cloves, accompanied by toasted and vanilla touches from the aging in French oak.
Path: Broad and silky entry, with firm and well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity and a long and persistent finish that leaves memories of cocoa and spices.
Recommended pairing
The Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera is perfect to accompany red meats, large game dishes, traditional stews and cured cheeses. It is recommended to serve between 16ºC and 18ºC to fully enjoy its complexity and structure.
