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CAIR Selección La Aguilera

01/06

Vintage

The summer was mild, without excessively high temperatures and there was no rainfall during the months of July and August, however, the vineyard was able to vegetate very well thanks to its water reserves. At the end of September, night temperatures dropped considerably, increasing the thermal amplitude, which helped to advance the phenolic and alcoholic ripening of the grapes. 2021 has been a shorter vintage in production due to the effects of the storm ?Filomena? and the summer drought. We are talking about a vintage with a great balance between maturity and alcoholic strength and thanks to the work carried out in the field (early thinning ...) a correct phenological maturity has been reached and damage due to rot and powdery mildew has been avoided.

02/06

Vintage of the wine

2021

03/06

Winemaking

Vino de pueblo or village wine from La Aguilera vineyards exclusively. Grapes are harvested using small crates of 9kg. Double sorting table selection but first the clusters are sorted by hand in the vineyard. Following both processes, they are de-stemmed and crushed before alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel deposits. The average age of the vines is 45 years old, located between 820-870 meters above sea level. Sourced exclusively from vineyards in the village of La Aguilera and all property of the estate. Soils are sandy loam and clay, yield per hectare of max 3.000 kg/ ha.

04/06

Varieties

* 100% Tempranillo

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05/06

Aging

After its primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place in vats. The wine spends 14 months in French and American oak, first, second and third use barrels to avoid overwhelming the wonderful fruit. It later spends at least 12 months in the bottle to round-out its ageing.

06/06

Tasting notes

Colour

Black cherry-red with good depth of colour.

Nose

An intense nose of fine wood, leather, cigar box, dark chocolate & fruit combine with sweet tannins to produce a beautifully balanced, elegant red wine.

Mouth

Full and powerful on the fore-palate with good balance. A fleshy, juicy mouth feel with sweet tannins. Long, lingering finish.

Pairing

This wine pairs well with tapas dishes, grilled red meats, red and white meat dishes in sauce and hard cheeses. Any Tepanyaki mineral coal bbq.

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

D.O

D.O. Ribera del Duero

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