Finca Constancia Ace Kicker 'Big Bet Blend' 2018 (Spain)

Finca Constancia Ace Kicker 'Big Bet Blend' 2018 (Spain)Ace Kicker Big Bet Blend 2018 shows intense cherry color with a violet rim. On the nose its expressive and fruity. Mature red fruits stand out such as plums, cherries, strawberries and redcurrants, over a base of violet flowers and roses. After some airing in the glass spiced aromas from the oak begin to appear such as clove, cinnamon, vanilla and a slight touch of tobacco and toffee. On the mouth it is round and creamy. The blend of varieties brings

Ace Kicker Big Bet Blend 2018 shows intense cherry color with a violet rim. On the nose it’s expressive and fruity. Mature red fruits stand out such as plums, cherries, strawberries and redcurrants, over a base of violet flowers and roses. After some airing in the glass spiced aromas from the oak begin to appear such as clove, cinnamon, vanilla and a slight touch of tobacco and toffee. On the mouth it is round and creamy. The blend of varieties brings a velvety sensation from the sweet tannins. It is a wine with pleasant fruity and spicy sensations, mineral and clay aromas arise that delight our senses. Its persistence is noticeable and its aftertaste is long and intense.

The 2018 harvest was marked by an atypical November that suddenly turned bitterly cold. A very cold winter followed, which allowed the vines to rest exceptionally well right through the spring. The arrival of milder temperatures in June redressed the balance. The grapes ripened gradually and remained in perfect health. Because there was more rain than ever, each of the varieties was able to be picked at its optimum point or ripeness, ensuring that all the subtleties were able to slowly develop in each one. The harvest started on 17th August with the Moscatel grapes, followed by the longer-ripening Sauvignon Blanc, which displayed the fruit aromas typical of the variety, then the Verdejo, with its unrivalled balance of acidity and aromas. The last bunches of Cabernet Sauvignon were picked on 19th October, bringing the long series of arduous days of especially meticulous work to an end.

Following a careful hand harvest the wine undergoes controlled fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic, in stainless steel tanks. It is then aged for 8 months in French and American oak giving optimal oxygenation and achieving balance with the oak. This unique blend is made up of 6 red varieties (34% Cabernet Franc, 27% Syrah, 15% Petit Verdot, 12% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano, 5% Garnacha). Each variety is selected from specific terroirs and each different type of soil gives personality and character to the wine.

Food Pairing: Perfect with red meats, charcuterie, cheese and pasta. To serve at 15-18ºC.