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Dominio del Aguila - Ribera Del Duero DO - Picaro - Rouge - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Spain
Vintage: 2021
Name: Ribera Del Duero DO
Grape variety: Mainly Tempranillo & other native varieties (Blanca del Pais, Garnacha, Bobal, Tempranillo gris...).
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Cuvée rated 93-94/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Originating from the estate's oldest vines, perched at an altitude of 900 meters, the 2021 red Ribera del Duero Picaro is an intense and generous wine, exceptionally balanced. Tempranillo is the predominant grape, but the intermingled vines bring additional complexity and nuances. The result is a wine of intense depth, carried by its freshness and concentration, with beautiful wafts of black fruit punctuated by a smoky touch. It presents precise, pure, and crunchy fruit, blending power and richness, a ripe and silky juice of total indulgence! Rated 93-94/100 by the Committee.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Natural fermentation of whole bunches in concrete vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels. The wine is unfiltered. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels.Certified organic wine.
Color:
Intense red with violet highlights, brilliant.Nose:
Fresh and concentrated, with lovely black fruit aromas accented by a hint of smoke.Palate:
Powerful and rich in tannins, this cuvée delivers ripe, silky juice with pure, crisp fruit.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled beef fillet and honey-roasted pumpkin, chorizo risotto, artisanal Spanish charcuterie.Cellar aging:
From now until 2026
Jorge Monzon, a prominent figure in Spanish viticulture, has honed his expertise with some of the world's greatest wineries, including Romanée Conti and Vega Sicilia. At his Dominio del Aguila vineyard, which is managed using organic farming and biodynamic practices, he has been excelling for over a decade in creating intensely focused cuvées, treated with the care of grand crus.
Crowning his success, he has even entered the realm of legends by joining Pingus in the exclusive circle of Ribera del Duero wines rated 100/100 by Parker, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication.