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Finca Villacreces

D.O. Ribera del Duero


The best Spanish wine in history for under $20, according to Robert Parker, comes from Finca Villacreces, located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, with its poor and contrasting soils, bathed by the Duero river.
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Vineyard:

It comes from 64 hectares of owns vineyards located in the state of Finca Villacreces + Pinos Claros.

Grape varieties:

95% Tempranillo and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Elaboration:

ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION. Stainless steel tanks with double pissage.
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION. Stainless steel tank, oak fermentation vat and oak barrels.

Aging:

12 months. 100% french oak (Darnajou, Taransaud, Demptos y Berthomieu) second and third year.

Tasting notes:

Deep, black cheery colour. Aromas of red fruit embodied with toffee oaky hints from the ageing in French barrel revealing a a sweety and fruity wine on the mouth. Reminiscences of ripen fruit and liquorice. It offers up a pleasant and soft aftertaste.