The youngest wines are those that are bottled after the so-called process of alcoholic fermentation, which means that the wines pass a short period of time in the barrels. It is for this reason that they are not considered Reserva or Gran Reserva wines.
Characteristics of a young wine
Young wines are marked by not passing much time of ageing in the barrels, which generates wines that are fruity par excellence, with diverse aromas and that are usually consumed before 3 years. The young wine is a wine excellent to drink in relaxed surroundings with friends and family, being perfect to accompany light meals.
The perfect pairing for a young wine is appetisers, meals that are not copious, pastas and white meats, such as turkey and chicken. It also pairs perfectly with gentle cheeses, mushrooms and charcuterie.
On the olfactory level, the principal characteristic of young wines is the predominance of the primary and secondary aromas, which come directly from the grape: the aromas of fresh fruit, of flowers, of vegetables or spices, as well as those that come from the making of the wine itself, such as the mineral ones. If we attend to their appearance, the colours of young wines are bright and vivid, with a moderate body.
The temperatures of fermentation of young wines are controlled, oscillating between 23 and 25 degrees. In this process, one seeks the primary aromas to which we have already referred and the secondary ones, which come from the fermentation and from the grape itself.
This class of young wines is habitually consumed before two years, the ideal moment to enjoy all the properties that this traditional and excellent drink offers.
Types of wines
The young wines of Bodegas Delampa have been created from the passion that we feel for this profession with centuries of history. Concretely, we have young white wines and red wines of the same category:
- The white wines are those wines whose maceration is very short, that is to say that they are fermented between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius in order to obtain the floral and fruity aromas.
- The red wines, in this case, have 2 types of fermentation: the first of them is traditional fermentation, which is the crushing of the grapes and the combination of the must with the skins at low temperatures of fermentation, achieving the greatest potential in the aromas; on the other hand, there exists carbonic maceration, which consists in placing the whole grapes in the vessel, saturating them with CO2. In this step, fermentation occurs inside the berries and thanks to this the fruity aroma is obtained.
The finest young wines
- Éxodo Roble, a young wine with 4 months of Crianza in French oak barrel. It is made from 100% Monastrell grape and has a clean and bright appearance, with an attractive cherry colour that makes it still more appetising. Éxodo Roble is a young wine of Bodegas Delampa to which numerous prizes have been awarded, such as the Gold Medal at the Concurso Nacional de Vinos de España.
- Delampa Monastrell, a young wine that conserves all the splendour of the Monastrell grape. Its striking ruby-violet red colour, with purplish rims, makes it irresistible to consume on any occasion. Its appearance is clean and bright and it possesses a good alcoholic tear.
- Éxodo Azul, a young white wine that evokes the freshness of the Mediterranean Sea. It is created from the grape variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc. It possesses intense aromas, where the citrus of grapefruit and lime predominate; besides gentle floral aromas that make it stand out still more, if that is possible. A white wine of Bodegas Delampa that will delight the most refined palates in pairing with any paella, fish or fresh cheese.
These are only some of the wines that we age at Bodegas Delampa which, together with the rest of the more aged wines, bring us with pride to our land, Jumilla. From here it is that we carry out our labour as artisans in order to offer wines of great quality, full of nuances that make them unforgettable.
- Barón de Ley Rosado is a wine with appellation (DO) Rioja, made with grapes of Garnacha and Tempranillo. The predominant aroma is of red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, which offers a fruity flavour. Its alcoholic content is 13.5%.
- Corona de Aragón Rosado is a wine made with grape of Garnacha tinta, it offers an aroma of strawberries and watermelon with a refreshing fruity flavour. Its alcoholic content is 13%.
- Abadía Retuerta Blanco Le Domaine is a wine made with the grapes of Sauvignon blanc, Godello and Verdejo. It offers an aroma of white fruits, with a fruity flavour. Its alcoholic content is 14%.
- Barón Blanco de Ley Blanco is a wine made with the grapes of Viura and Malvasia, with a pale yellow colour. Offering an aroma of aromatic herbs, with a flavour with fruity touches. Its alcoholic content is 13%.
- El Circo Acróbata Garnacha is made with grapes of Garnacha tinta, it possesses a ruby-red colour, offering aromas of strawberries and peppers, with a characteristic fruity flavour. Its alcoholic content is 13.5%.
We invite you to let yourself be seduced by the gentle aroma of our land that will transport you to the heart of our vineyards. Discover here our complete collection of wines to buy.
