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69% Tempranillo, 23% Graciano, 8% Mazuelo, 14 Monate in neuen Barriques französischer und amerikanischer Eiche, sowie 2 Monate in großen Eichenholzfässern ausgebaut.
Alkoholgehalt: 13.5 Vol.%
Verkostungsnotiz
Sehr dichtes, tiefdunkles Rubinrot mit schwarzvioletten Reflexen. Das Bukett ist konzentriert an schwarzen Früchten und Herzkirschen, abgerundet mit feinen Röstaromen edler Eiche. Der Auftritt am Gaumen ist äußerst elegant mit seidigen Tanninen, die sehr gut mit der Frucht verschmolzen sind. Schönes Extrakt und Komplexität zaubern ein erstaunliches Volumen am Gaumen. Retronasal kommen Nuancen von roten Strauchfrüchten und Anklänge von Kakao und Vanille zum Vorschein. Das Finale ist kräftig nachklingend! Trinkreife 2024-2050. Unbedingt dekantieren, was das Bukett voll zur Geltung bringen wird.
Bewertungen
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96 Punkte Robert Parker
96+ Punkte Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Jul 2022: "The 2021 Viña del Olivo comes from one of the few non-alluvial plots on the property, as it has clay and limestone soils, a pure south exposure with vines planted in 1980 that produce deep wines with very good aging potential. It fermented in oak vats and matured in oak barrels for 14 months followed by another two months in oak vats. It's 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo with 13.85% alcohol, a pH of 3.57 and 5.3 grams of acidity. It surprised me with its finesse and elegance, a big change. There's no sensation of oak, and it's fresh, profound and floral, with concentrated back berry fruit, a touch of bacon (but all very subtle), a vibrant palate (the Graciano and the year?) and very fine tannins. It's still a baby but has gobsmacking balance and very fine tannins. I already liked the 2020, but this is one step above. Possibly the finest Olivo to date."
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99 Punkte Tim Atkin
"Well, well, well. This is one of the best wines of an outstanding vintage, demonstrating that this warm Rioja Alavesa site performs best in cooler vintages. It's a wine that oozes quality from the first sniff, all blackcurrant leaf, coffee bean and wild herbs, leading into a palate of mocha, plum and blackberry. The palate is refined, polished and beautifully freighted, marrying Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% each of Mazuelo and Garnacha to (near) perfection. I can't recall a better wine from the estate. Bravo!"
