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SPAIN - RIBERA DEL DUERO D.O.
OUR AUTUMN SELECTION
A MURAL BY VALLADOLID ARTIST JULIO SENDINO DECORATES THE BODEGA’S UNDERGROUND WINERY (VALDEMONJAS).
the perfect combination of structure,
power and freshness with very elegant
flavours. Oaky finish accented by graphite.
Price: € 20.00
MONTEBACO, S.L. +34 983 48 51 28
ARDAL TRADICION 91/100
D 2021: Dark, vivid red, full of
youthfulness. The nose shows balance
between fruit and wood, with an exotic
touch of liquorice and coconut. The palate
is dense yet harmonious with a tannin
stamp that is dialled up through to the
finish. A very delicate wine.
http://www.balbas.es/
Bodegas Balbas +34 947 54 21 11
BODEGAS VIYUELA 91/100
D SELECCION 2018: Garnet-red.
Menthol-like, vanilla nose with compelling
red and black fruit notes and a floral
sensation. Freshness, suppleness and
alluring oakiness on the palate. The fruit
is just a little reticent still. A feeling of
ripeness offers the guarantee of longevity.
Price: € 6.40
Bodegas Viyuela +34 947 53 00 72
PATA NEGRA 91/100
D RESERVA TEMPRANILLO 2014: Garnet
with orangey highlights. Exotic wood,
liquorice, vanilla, smoke and ash on the
nose mesh with jammy fruit. The palate
shows youthful verve with sleek flavours,
a precise, appetising mouthfeel and
deliciously soft oak. Very expressive.
http://www.garciacarrion.es
García Carrion +34 914 35 55 56
PETIT VEGA 91/100
D 18 MESES EN BARRICA 2019: Intense
ruby with crimson reflections. The nose
is low-key with a blend of black fruits,
citrus zest, fine spices and subtle oak. The
palate starts smooth then fills the mouth
with great elegance and touches of mocha
and salinity with silky tannins in the
background. Very promising.
Price: € 5.85
Premium Fincas
TEOFILO REYES 91/100
D RESERVA 2017: Beautiful dark colour
tinged with dark purple. Intense nose
showing stately oak and chocolatey accents.
This is a very complete wine where flavours
mesh with a remarkable tannin backbone.
Keep for a little while longer.
http://www.zuazogaston.com Price: € 20.00
Zuazo Gastón Bodegas y Viñedos S.L. +34 945 60 15 26
ALTOS DE ARANDA 90/100
D ROBLE 2020: Fairly deep red with
ruby tints. Vanilla oak and delicate smoke
supported by jammy fruits of the forest
on the nose. Well-balanced, rectilinear
palate where freshness imparts tension.
Shimmering mouthfeel, soft oak, wellestablished
fruit and velvety tannins in this
complete wine.
Price: € 3.35
Long Wines, S.L. +34 916 22 13 05
CASTILLO DE URTAU 90/100
D 2018: Deep garnet with some bricking.
Racy nose combining stone fruits, spices,
menthol and quality oak. Robust palate
energised by beautiful freshness. Still firm
but already the exotic aromatics coat the
tastebuds. Keep.
http://www.masetplana.com Price: € 15.25
Maset +34 606 97 65 19
MONTE AIXA 89/100
D 2019
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