A rich family tradition of winemaking guides each step at this bodega from the harvest of grapes of excellent quality to their transformation into modern, award-winning wines. The painstaking process begins with every bunch of grapes manually harvested from old, low-yield vineyards and continues with minimal use of mechanical means.

Bodegas Medrano Irazu is located on the southernmost slopes of the Sierra de Cantabria, with 30 hectares of vines, and another 150 hectares under their direct supervision. The clayey-lime soil and a protective microclimate create a privileged area for the production of regionally and internationally recognized wines.

Website: www.bodegasmedranoirazu.com

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Wines

Medrano Irazu Crianza 2007

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo

Color: Clear and bright. Ruby red color, with hints of blue in the upper layer

Nose: Aromas of ripe red fruits with vanilla and hazelnut notes

Mouth: Smooth on the attack, ripe red fruits continuing on the palate with velvety tannins

Winemaking: 50% French and 50% American oak for 12 months with periodic racking. Barrel age a maximum of 5 years

Medrano Irazu Reserva 2005

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo

Color: Very bright and clear, with a “sangre” color in the upper layer

Nose: Very intense. Pleasant smell of new wood and redcurrants. Spicy, roasted coffee and vanilla notes

Mouth: Unctuous and creamy. Powerful in the mouth, balanced acidity. Well integrated alcohol leaving a warm and full bodied feel on the palate

Winemaking: 18 months in 70% French and 30% American oak Barrels, with period racking every four months

Medrano Irazu White 2010

 

Varieties: 100% Viura

Color: Pale yellow gold with greenish iridescence and yellow and gold hints

Nose: Fresh and intense with touches of white flowers, orange blossom and hints of honey. Finishes with a hint of Moscatel-like notes

Mouth: Bright, crisp and clean entry on the attack. Well balanced acidity provides a lengthy finish with hints of honey and citrus notes

Winemaking: Maceration for 30 hours with the skins. Fermented in 100% new water-toasted French oak barrels. Daily stirring for 50 days, then every three days for four                                   months. This wine contains a temperature sensitive label letting the consumer know the ideal temperature for enjoyment

 

Medrano Irazu “Luis Medrano” 2009

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo

Color: Glass staining ruby

Nose: Perfumed aromas of cherry-vanilla and boysenberry, lifted by exotic notes of sandalwood, potpourri and cinnamon

Mouth: Dense and creamy, with ripe dark fruits, floral flavors mixed with mocha and spices

Winemaking: Cold maceration in French oak vats for 26 days, then 11 months in 100% New French oak barrels