Quinta Sardonia QS 2006

48% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 20 Monate in Barriques aus französischer Eiche (70% neue Fässer) ausgebaut.

Alkoholgehalt: 15.5 Vol.%

Tiefdunkles Granat mit purpurnen Reflexen. Im Bukett schwarze Beeren, Kirschen, Kräuter, Vanille und florale Anklänge. Am Gaumen perfekte Textur, viel Extrakt, tolle Aromatik mit saftiger, reifer Frucht, zarten Mineralien, balsamische Noten, schwarzer Tee. Das Tannin ist 1a eingebunden, wenn auch noch jugendlich. Das ellenlange Finale verklingt nur langsam mit fruchtigen Akzenten und rosinigen Anklängen. Trinkreige 2011-2026. Ein großer, charaktervoller Ribera del Duero voller Finessen!

93 Punkte Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010: "The deep crimson-colored 2006 Quinta Sardonia gives up an aromatic array of cedar, Asian spices, incense, and blackberry. Savory and supple on the palate, it has enough underlying structure to evolve for 2-3 years and should be at its best from 2012 to 2026." Drink: 2012 - 2026 $75 (55)

The estate’s full name is Vinas de la Vega del Duero but all you need to remember is Quinta Sardonia. Located in Sardon del Duero, just outside the Ribera del Duero demarcation line but close enough for inclusion in this report, Quinta Sardonia is a biodynamic project from Peter Sisseck (of Pingus fame) and Jerome Bougnaud. The estate has about 37 acres under vine planted in 2000. The wine is typically composed of a blend of roughly 50% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec with aging for 18 months in French oak. It is already being proclaimed by some as Spain’s next cult wine.

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