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90% Tempranillo aus den Nachbarslagen von Vega Sicilia und Dominio de Pingus, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16 Monate in neuen Barriques aus französischer Eiche ausgebaut.
Alkoholgehalt: 14,0 Vol.%
Verkostungsnotiz
Dichtes, tiefdunkles Purpurrot. Opulentes, offenes Bukett aus Kirschen, Brombeeren, Heidelbeeren, würzigen Noten, Kakao, Vanille. Am Gaumen dicht, konzentriert, elegant mit feinfruchtiger Aromatik, mineralischen Anklängen und balsamischen Noten, Das Tannin ist hervorragend eingebunden und weich. Im Finale mit athletischer Länge und süffisanter Frucht. Trinkreife 2021-2032.
Bewertungen
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93 Punkte Robert Parker
93 Punkte Robert Parker, Wine Advocate : "I also tasted the 2017 Finca Villacreces from a very challenging year that they consider very good for their vineyards despite the loss of 50% of the crop. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot that matured in French oak barrels (50% of them new) for 14 months. I was pleasantly surprised by this wine, given the extremely challenging conditions of the year; and it didn't only show well on its own, it showed better than the 2016 that I tasted next to it! It's perhaps a lighter year, but the fruit is in the foreground; it's clean and there is no excess ripeness, and the oak felt quite integrated. It's nicely textured and sapid, almost salty."
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93 Punkte James Suckling
93 Punkte James Suckling: "A red that offers a wealth of plum, chocolate and walnut character. Smoky with redwood undertones. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs time to soften. Try after 2022."
