The Tempranillo grapes that make this wine come from our vineyards
planted in and around 1920 in Quintana del Pidio, a quaint village in
the heart of Ribera del Duero. 2004 yielded an exceptional
balance between sugar, acidity and all phenolic parameters, resulting
in one of the most memorable vintages in the history of Ribera del
Duero. This vintage has officially been rated EXCELLENT. Since we
harvest by hand we do a grape selection right in the vineyard and then
we bring the grapes in small stainless steel trays. Once in the winery
and after the destemming process the grapes fermented in small
stainless steel tanks to assure proper control of temperatures and
progress of the fermentation. The wine aged for 16 months in French
and American oak barrels knitting perfectly the light toast from the
barrels with the bright fruit from the Tempranillo varietal. Then the
time in bottle will bring refinement and harmony to the wine for years
to come.
VISUAL. This wine shows a dense ruby/purple color. NOSE. This Antiguos Viñedos 2004 has a rich aromatic nose with hints of minerals, blackberries, spice and licorice. TASTE.
This wine has a fabulous concentration and it is plentiful. All the
nuances from the nose expand in the palate and bring a full flavor
experience from the Tempranillo grapes. The ripe tannins from the
grapes blend with the barrel and ads complexity to the wine. Bright
cherry flavors with hints of raspberry, vibrant acidity this all
provides excellent balance and structure. The finish is full and
persistent.
