Tinto Figuero Viñas Viejas Ribera del Duero 2016/2017

Intense cherry red color. Elegant aromas and with great complexity, hints of fruit, blackberry, raspberry and blackcurrant with spicy nuances (nutmeg, black pepper). Subtle touches of fine leather and minerals such as graphite or slate. Dense mouthfeel with great structure and balance.

2017 Vintage

2017 was a low-yielding and early harvest, characterized by the deep frost on April 27th, leading to 65 % less yield in La Horra. High temperatures followed with severe drought during spring and summer, giving very small berries and healthy bunches. Harvest was ealier than usual from September 14th - 27th giving the wines powerful black fruit aromas, concentration, polished tannins, intense colour and low acidity. The 2017 vintage was qualified as Very Good.

Elaboration

100% tempranillo - Paraje de Zaloña Vines planted between 1942 and 1965 Manual harvest in wicker baskets (12kg) Gravity assisted production (OVI System) 15 months in oak (100% new french oak) Alcohol: 14,5 % Residual sugar: 1,5 g/l

Description

Appearance: Intense and deep high cherry-red colour with very lively tones. Clean and bright with dense tears.

Nose: Intense and very complex nose with a large presence of red fruit (raspberry, currant) with spicy notes (coriander seeds, pink pepper), floral touches (violet, lilac) and roasted (coffee and cigar tobacco). A very captivating nose.

Taste: Dense mouth with a tannic structure with character and a fleshy, slightly salty, finish. In the mouth all the aromas that we perceive in the nose are enhanced, giving this wine a special attraction. An intense wine with a marked personality.

Serving Suggestions

This wine is ideally served at room temperature (16ºC- 61ºF) to accompany steak, venison and other hearty fare such as stews and roast, as well as hard cheeses. We suggest decanting.

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