2011 Dominio de Atauta Ribera del Duero Parada de Atauta

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  6/5/2017 - sjw_11 wrote: 87 Points

  This wine is made from 100% Tinto Fino, grown 900m above sea level of sandy soils. The 2011 vintage was characterised by an absence of frost, and high summer temperatures, offset by a mild September which favoured ripening. The wine sees 12mths in French oak, 50% new.
  
  This is a deep red/purple colour. Quite dense, fruit driven and youthful considering the 6yrs of ageing. It remains very primary. Dark purple berries, and some hints of chargrilled meat and charcuterie dominant. A hint of vanilla and a little dried herb character as well emerging on the second day.
  
  Perhaps a little over-ripe for my tastes, though I would be curious how another 2-3yrs may help the wine relax into its skin.

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