Winery / Producer: Tesalia (Bodega Tesalia).

Specific Origin: Own vineyards on the slopes of Arcos de la Frontera, Sierra de Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.

Vintage: 2022.

Grape Varieties: Premium blend composed of Syrah, Tintilla de Rota, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Terroir and Climate: Clayey soils over a limestone base, ideal for regulating humidity. Exposure to the Andalusian sun mitigated by the cool nocturnal breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Aging: Careful maturation of approximately 12 months in selected French oak barrels with light toasting to preserve fruit purity.

Style: Modern Andalusian signature red, fleshy, fresh, with excellent vibrancy and mineral typicality.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-TESALIA-ARX-2022-750

Appearance: Displays a beautiful, very bright cherry red color with an intense and youthful violet rim, reflecting its great fruit purity and magnificent phenolic extraction.

Nose: Sophisticated and captivating aromatic intensity. Red and black ripe fruit notes (cherries, black plums, forest berries) burst forth first, followed by very fine nuances of sweet spices, clove, bitter cocoa, subtle blue flowers, and a characteristic balsamic and mineral background.

Palate: Broad, juicy, and very pleasant entry. Offers a fleshy palate with excellent volume, yet guided by surprisingly fresh and agile acidity. The tannins are round, silky, and soft at all times, leading to a long, dry, extremely elegant finish, with persistent fruity and noble wood notes in the aftertaste.

Avant-Garde Culinary Pairing: Thanks to its seductive fleshiness and extraordinary freshness, ARX Tesalia 2022 is extremely versatile at the table. It harmonizes optimally with grilled red meats (such as skirt steak, entraña, or arrachera), duck magret with red fruit reduction, lamb chops, and medium-cooked stews. It is the ideal partner for Mediterranean cuisine: Iberian paellas, meats with wild mushrooms, seared almadraba bluefin tuna, and truffled meat cannelloni. It pairs perfectly with a select board of cured meats (Iberian acorn-fed ham, Pamplona chorizo) and semi-cured sheep or goat cheeses from the Andalusian mountains.

Suggested Moments:

• High-Class Romantic Dinner: The mystical character of Tintilla de Rota, the floral notes, and the velvety fluidity of this red create an intimate, sophisticated, and memorable atmosphere to share with a partner.
• Business and Corporate Meetings: An excellent calling card for high-profile business lunches or dinners; uncorking a "Grand Cru of Southern Spain" projects a great wine culture, originality, and excellent taste.
• Gourmet Barbecue: Surprise your guests by bringing this Andalusian wine to the grill; its magnificent balance and freshness will impeccably cut through the fat of your best grilled meat cuts.
• Select Family Meal: An extremely enjoyable bottle to adorn weekend family banquets, wonderfully adapting to a wide variety of dishes and tastes at the table.
• Intelligent and Exclusive Gift: A highly original gift for sommeliers, connoisseurs, or enthusiasts looking to discover the hidden gems of Spanish viticulture outside traditional areas.
• Summer Evenings on a Premium Terrace: Enjoy it subtly chilled on warm or mild outdoor summer evenings, pairing with high-quality gourmet tapas alongside great friends.
• Intimate Special Celebration: The perfect label to commemorate significant achievements, personal anniversaries, or small life moments that deserve an elegant and characterful toast.

Is it necessary to decant ARX Tesalia 2022 before consumption?

Although it has an extremely silky and pleasant mouthfeel from the moment it's opened, it is recommended to let it breathe in the glass or gently decant it about 20 minutes before serving. This will allow the Syrah and Tintilla de Rota to fully release their rich range of ripe fruits, blue flowers, and spicy nuances.

What is the ideal serving temperature for this bottle?

To highlight its vibrant fruit freshness without the alcohol taking undue prominence, it is advisable to serve it strictly between 15°C and 17°C. During warm seasons or summer evenings, it is suggested to chill it for about 15 minutes in an ice bucket before uncorking.

What aging and evolution potential does it have in a personal cellar?

ARX Tesalia 2022 is at a splendid consumption moment. Nevertheless, thanks to its superb natural acidity and balanced tannin structure, it has great potential to evolve favorably in the bottle over the next 5 to 8 years, gaining aromatic complexity if stored horizontally at a constant temperature.

What does the Tintilla de Rota variety contribute to this Andalusian blend?

Tintilla de Rota is an indigenous and ancestral grape from the province of Cádiz. Its inclusion in this wine provides a magnetic acidity and unparalleled Atlantic freshness, complementing the opulence of Syrah with lively notes of red fruits, subtle hints of licorice, and a unique mineral elegance from the Andalusian terroir.