The nose shows mature red/dark berries with hints of vanilla from the oak. Not as fresh and fruity as I remember it from earlier tastnings which is probably due to the 6 years of age. I also scent some Rioja notes on the nose and palate. Medium acid, smooth well integrated tannins.
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(Restaurant Sa Foradada) L'un des meilleurs vins espagnols bu cet été, fin, doux, frais, séduisant sans etre raccoleur, loin d'etre marqué par le bois comme bon nombre de congénères. Le profil n'a rien de massif, même s'il reste assez compact, sa finesse de grain l'emporte. Petits fruits rouges, épices, il n'en fait pas trop mais le fait bien!
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Very good wine and maybe the best crianza, from ribera del duero, I had so far, with one exception: Hacienda Monasterio(which is also more expensive). Great fruit, tightly wound tannins that can evolve to a softer and more plush level with time in bottle. The acidity is really bright and there are wonderful hints of dry tomatos. Together with a roasted lamb a la Castilla(only lemonjuice, water and salt) a real epiphany. I will get back to this one.
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4/4/2020 - Rune Schwartz Likes this wine: 91 Points
The nose shows mature red/dark berries with hints of vanilla from the oak. Not as fresh and fruity as I remember it from earlier tastnings which is probably due to the 6 years of age. I also scent some Rioja notes on the nose and palate. Medium acid, smooth well integrated tannins.
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8/16/2018 - Raage Likes this wine: 90 Points
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L'un des meilleurs vins espagnols bu cet été, fin, doux, frais, séduisant sans etre raccoleur, loin d'etre marqué par le bois comme bon nombre de congénères.
Le profil n'a rien de massif, même s'il reste assez compact, sa finesse de grain l'emporte. Petits fruits rouges, épices, il n'en fait pas trop mais le fait bien!
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1/4/2018 - Christian von Dresky Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good wine and maybe the best crianza, from ribera del duero, I had so far, with one exception: Hacienda Monasterio(which is also more expensive). Great fruit, tightly wound tannins that can evolve to a softer and more plush level with time in bottle. The acidity is really bright and there are wonderful hints of dry tomatos. Together with a roasted lamb a la Castilla(only lemonjuice, water and salt) a real epiphany. I will get back to this one.
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8/16/2017 - cwent Likes this wine: 62 Points
Drank with Pat and Charles
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12/31/2016 - Niarko Likes this wine: 100 Points
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