Gran Ricardo – Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc,Petite, Verdot, Malbec

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Monte Xanic Gran Ricardo – Technical Sheet

Winery: Monte Xanic

Wine: Gran Ricardo

Region: Valle de Guadalupe & Ojos Negros, Baja California, Mexico

Winemaker: Oscar Gaona

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Vintage: 2021

Grape Variety:

• 55% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 21% Merlot
• 14% Cabernet Franc
• 8% Petit Verdot
• 2% Malbec

Winemaking:

• Harvest: Manual harvest.
• Selection: Double sorting of bunches and berries.
• Maceration: 5-day cold pre-fermentative maceration.
• Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation followed by an 8-day post-fermentative maceration.
• Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Technical Data:

• Alcohol: 13.9% vol.
• Serving Temperature: 18°C (64°F)
• Cellaring Potential: Up to 15 years.

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Tasting Notes:

• Sight: Deep crimson red with violet hues and high color density.
• Nose: Complex and elegant. Aromas of black cherry, currant, blackberries, and raspberry, with notes of violet flowers. Fine herbs such as rosemary, clove, and eucalyptus are present alongside spices like black and white pepper. Hints of oak, nutmeg, vanilla, and cacao.
• Palate: Full-bodied and unctuous. It is a dry wine with vibrant fruit, fresh acidity, and warm alcohol. The tannins are ripe, polished, and present, providing a velvety texture. The aftertaste confirms notes of black fruit, subtle caramel, fine herbs, and spices.

Food Pairing: Harmonizes well with fine cuts of meat such as Tomahawk, Porterhouse, and Pork Belly. Also pairs with lamb chops, beef or pork ribs, slow-cooked preparations, and mature cheeses.