ICENI TESALIA
ANDALUSIAN FRESHNESS
ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA • THE YOUNGEST AND LIVELIEST EXPRESSION • BODEGA TESALIA • SPAIN
"An explosion of fruit, youth, and southern light: the most agile and vibrant red wine from Arcos de la Frontera, perfect for discovering Andalusian elegance without complications."
ICENI Tesalia: The Exuberance of Young Fruit under the Cádiz Breeze
ICENI Tesalia Arcos de la Frontera 750ml Red Wine represents the freshest, most uninhibited, and most magnetic side of Bodega Tesalia. Created as the introductory or "gateway" wine to the prestigious Golding family project in southern Spain, ICENI breaks away from the solemnity of heavy reds to focus on the purity of the vineyard and primary fruitiness. Its blend brilliantly combines the native Tintilla de Rota grape with Syrah, undergoing a short aging in wood that respects the fruit's identity. The result is an extraordinarily juicy, agile, and refreshingly impeccable Andalusian red wine, ideal for those seeking European elegance in a dynamic, fluid, and highly versatile format.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Tesalia (Bodega Tesalia).
Specific Origin: Hillside vineyards in Arcos de la Frontera, Sierra de Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.
Grape Varieties: Balanced combination of Tintilla de Rota and Syrah, accompanied by touches of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soils and Climate: Clay-limestone soils exposed to optimal ripening under the Cádiz sun, constantly refreshed by humid Atlantic Ocean winds.
Aging: Short and precise aging of about 4 to 5 months in second and third-use French oak barrels, seeking to soften the tannins without masking the primary fruit aromas.
Style: Young, author's red wine, medium-light-bodied, markedly fruity, agile, fresh, and very modern.
Capacity: 750 ml bottle.
SKU: ESP-TESALIA-ICENI-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Presents an attractive medium-bodied cherry red color, clean, extremely bright, with very lively and youthful violet reflections on the rim that invite immediate tasting.
Nose: High, direct, and very frank fruit intensity. Crisp notes of red berries such as raspberries, wild strawberries, and red currants stand out, accompanied by delicate floral nuances of violets, light threads of black licorice, and a subtle background of fine spices from its brief stay in wood.
Palate: Sweet, fresh, and very fluid on entry. On the palate, it is light, juicy, and endowed with a wonderful natural acidity that provides constant vibrancy. Its tannins are extremely docile, silky, and pleasant, leading to a dry, clean, very refreshing finish with a persistent fruity and floral aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Fun and Agile Gastronomic Pairing: Thanks to its noble, fruity profile and excellent freshness, ICENI Tesalia is the ideal wine for daily drinking and relaxed meals. It pairs spectacularly with Spanish tapas, Serrano ham, ham croquettes, semi-cured cheese boards, and cold cuts. In Mexican cuisine, it's a gem to accompany tacos al pastor, meat flautas, quesadillas with chorizo, or light carne asada of arrachera and marinated chicken breast. It also pairs impeccably with pasta with tomato sauces, vegetable lasagnas, oven-baked pizzas, homemade burgers, Mediterranean rice dishes, and even grilled fatty fish (such as salmon or clean tuna).
Suggested Moments:
- Summer and Outdoor Evenings: As a light and very Andalusian red, it is the ideal bottle to enjoy on sunny afternoons or warm summer evenings on terraces or in gardens, maintaining enviable freshness.
- Relaxed Family Meal: The perfect option to accompany informal weekend lunches, a fluid and easy-to-understand wine that will please all members of the table for its kindness.
- Casual Barbecue: While the charcoal is lit and lean cuts or skewers are prepared among friends, ICENI offers an agile pairing that refreshes the palate without saturating it with smoke and heat.
- Informal Business Meetings: Excellent for agile business lunches or afternoon networking sessions; an original wine that breaks the ice without the heaviness of overripe reds.
- Young and Smart Gift: An ideal gift for young friends who are entering the fascinating world of wine, guaranteeing a prestigious winery label with a supremely friendly profile.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
Is it advisable to decant ICENI Tesalia wine before serving?
It is not necessary to decant it at all, as it is designed to be expressive, open, and full of fruit from the moment it is uncorked. However, serving it in a wide glass will help it express its cheerful floral aromas and vibrant red fruit more clearly.
What is the recommended serving temperature for this label?
To highlight its agile, vibrant, and juicy profile, it is advisable to serve it slightly chilled, ideally between 14°C and 16°C. In warm seasons or summer evenings, it is suggested to chill it in a bucket with water and ice or in the refrigerator about 20 minutes before bringing it to the table.
What is the aging potential of this young red wine from Andalusia?
ICENI is conceived to be fully enjoyed in its youth, celebrating the vibrancy of its primary fruit. It is advisable to consume it within 3 to 5 years after its harvest to enjoy all its freshness and natural liveliness, always keeping it in a cool place with the bottle in a horizontal position.
What differentiates ICENI from the other premium wines from Bodega Tesalia?
While labels such as ARX or Tesalia seek greater structure, complexity, and prolonged aging in wood, ICENI focuses entirely on agility and youth. It has less time in barrels, which highlights the purity of red fruit and invites more fluid, casual consumption, ideal for drinking by the glass.
