Dominio del Aguila - Ribera del Duero - Peñas Aladas - Gran Reserva - Rouge - 2016

Wine:

Born from one of the coolest terroirs in the Ribera, nearly 900 meters above sea level, the 2016 Red Ribera del Duero Peñas Aladas Gran Reserva is a concentrate of superlatives. Made from century-old vines planted on three small limestone plots swept by cool air where the temperature is always three degrees lower than in the valley, this wine offers a magical tension. Aged for more than four years in barrels, it develops great concentration and balance. A great wine to keep!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Very old vines planted at an altitude of 870-890 meters. Fermentation in concrete tanks by indigenous yeasts, 100% whole bunches crushed according to tradition. Natural malolactic fermentation and aging of 54 months in mainly French oak barrels in the underground cellars. No fining, no filtration before hand bottling.
As these are very old Tempranillo vines, we also find other local varieties of red or white grapes such as Albillo, Bruñal, Garnacha, Bobal, Cariñera...

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Deep dark red.

Nose:

Spicy aromas enhanced by ripe black fruit flavors and an elegant intensity.

Palate:

Fresh and powerful with silky and velvety tannins, this is a delicate and complex palate with a nice tension on the finish. What a gem!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C in a Royal Glass Gran Ultima glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Hare terrine à la royale, duck breast with green pepper, herb-crusted prime rib, roasted lamb mouse, venison with pepper sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2037

A leading figure in Spanish viticulture, Jorge Monzon has acquired solid experience through working with some of the world’s greatest stars, such as Romanée Conti and Vega Sicilia. On his Dominio del Aguila vineyard, which is organically farmed and biodynamically managed, he has excelled for over ten years in the production of wines of great intensity that have caught the attention of wine critics from around the world.