Fronton de Oro Tinto 2023 (750ml) Negoska

Fronton de Oro Tinto 2023 (750ml) NegoskaThe Tinto Traditional bottling from Frontn de Oro is made entirely from Listn Negro, with the wine raised in neutral American oak casks for three months. The wine comes in at 13. 5 percent octane in the 2022 vintage and delivers a lovely bouquet of bitter cherry, pepper, volcanic soil tones, tree bark and a lovely array of sweet botanicals in the upper register. On the palate the wine is full bodied, elegant and nicely transparent, with a good core of

CELLARING Fresh on release

It's intense and powerful

Grenache and Mourvedre

Chakana owns 121 hectares (299 acres) of vineyards

the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc

and along with the nice acid in the wine

The wine has a fine backbone of fresh acidity and a remarkable balance and elegance

Gorgeous mouthfeel through the lengthy finish

zingy-tart Pez

the 2023 vintage benefited from ideal conditions

Most notably used in Bordeaux style blends

while still hinting at the juicy fruity acidity on the finish