Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2013

n Once collected the work that has been done in the vineyard, the work of Bodegas San Alejandro is extolling, with the most advanced winemaking techniques, all the virtues of the fruit to achieve a final broth awash with floral and fruity aromas, elegant and balanced: reflection breed their strains and flavor of the grapes. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 20-25 days at 24 ° C with the skins. Pre-maceration for 10 days post-maceration and 21 days with skins. micro-oxygenation prior to malolactic fermentation. After the malolactic fermentation remains in barrels for 10 months (60% American oak barrels - 40% French oak) La Bodega: Bodegas San Alejandro BODEGAS SAN ALEJANDRO it is a cooperative winery founded in 1962, formed nowadays by 350 associates and 1100 hectares with a total average production 4,600,000 Kilos, which is located in Miedes, place of the province of Zaragoza located 88 km. of the capital, in the valley of Perejiles, 758 m. altitude and with a population of 530 inhabitants. Belonging to the community of Calatayud, after the reconquest of Alfonso I, in 1220, until 1834 he formed his own Town Hall. In the center of the town the church of San Pedro Apostle Mudejar style, dating the XIV century stands. Next to that later, in 1362, it would begin to build the exceptional Communal Gothic tower and defensive character, built with stone masonry. In the early seventeenth century the Convent of the Franciscan Concepcionistas Reverend Mudejar style, where the remains of St. Alexander, which is named winery, celebrated in his honor major festivals built people from 12 to 16 May. Finally in 1962 the winery was founded, whose logo is inspired by the shrine revered by the oldest brotherhood of the people, which remains on the altar of the Church of San Blas. The great appreciation to the terroir and know-how conjugated to make the dream of its people. Our flagship product is the history of our people reflecting modernity without getting rid of the roots that made us grow. They have the Vines 1,100 hectares. of vineyards they are spread between the towns that make up the Valley Perejiles and Atea. The vineyards are located between altitudes of 750 and 1,100 m. which determines a crop with pest and disease rate very low, being required fewer treatments for obtaining a grape very nCrianza: 10 months (60% American oak barrels - 40% French oak)