Bodegas Atalaya 'Alaya' 2014 bodegas-castro-martin the start of fermentation

the start of fermentation

and is aged 19 months on yeast lees

which is ideal for Pinot Noir

Some barrel stirring through fermentation and post fermentation give it added complexity

Traces of crushed graphite mingle on the finish

Bodegas Atalaya 'Alaya' 2014 bodegas-castro-martin the start of fermentationThe Alaya sports a super fragrant nose of exotic spices, lavender, incense, and black raspberry. Succulent, layered, and totally pleasure bent, this plush offering has a smooth as silk finish totally unexpected from a wine of this humble price. Pair with paella, pasta, vegetables, mushrooms, stewed meat, sausage, pork, roast meat, red and or white meat with sauces, grilled meat, short or medium cheeses.