Tempranillo
| wa | 98 |
| st | 96 |
| ws | 91 |
The Unico is always at least 10 years old and sometimes as much as 25 years old before release, depending on the quality of the vintage and its capacity to age for long periods in cask and bottle. The wines are truly remarkable with enormous complexity, and richness. The soft ... more
BN#235830
Price:$435.00 in mixed case $391.50 SKU495992750ml |
| wa | 92 |
| we | 91 |
| ws | 90 |
Alión is a solid wine, and is the height of expression of the tinto fino grape ripened in the sun and intelligently made into wine. Its colour is concentrated, dark with a luminous and seductive edge, typical of its youth and seasoned by the wood. The aroma is unveiled with ... more
BN#264379
Price:$75.00 in mixed case $67.50 SKU150771750ml |
| wa | 92 |
Bertrand Sourdais makes this wine from ungrafted Tempranillo over 40+ sites in the beautiful Ribera del Duero. He insists on hand-harvesting and never fines or filters his wines. After two challenging vintages, 2004 is a nearly perfect year. The wines are balanced, concentrated, and pure. Better than 2001! more
BN#185576
Price:$41.00 in mixed case $36.90 SKU258107750ml |
| wa | 95 |
| ws | 93 |
Intense cherry red with ruby reflections. In its aromatic complexity the nose is uniquely 'Unico,' showing notes of macerated fruit, compote, eucalypus and menthol characteristic of the Vega Sicilia terroir. The palate powerful is opulent and aggressive, with an aromatically persistant finish reflecting the flavors of the nose. more
BN#210690
Price:$350.00 in mixed case $315.00 SKU204317750ml |
| wa | 95 |
| we | 91 |
Blend: 100% Tinta del Toro (Tempranillo)
Area under vine: 96 hectares, half planted with mature vines, the other half planted since acquisition in 1997.
Average vine age: 20-45 years (the immature vines are not used to make Pintia)
Soil: Sandy stony topsoil, with some layers of red clay, upon deep ... more
BN#237225
Price:$73.00 in mixed case $65.70 SKU413037750ml |
| wa | 94 |
The style and philosophy is entirely different to the long ageing at Vega Sicilia, with the release of a young, three years old wine that has been matured almost entirely in new French oak from Nevers. Ready to be drunk after release but with at least 10 years ageing potential. ... more
BN#271332
Price:$84.00 in mixed case $75.60 SKU592672750ml |
| wa | 94 |
This single vineyard, estate-bottled, unfiltered Rioja is given an unusual upbringing of one year in tank followed by two years in French and American oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Its dense ruby/purple hue is accompanied by sweet aromas of cherries, currants, licorice, and smoky oak. A supple texture ... more
BN#154992
Price:$87.00 in mixed case $78.30 SKU47465750ml |
| wa | 95 |
The Pagos Viejos (or "old vineyards") is made from a selection of the best old-vines sites in the estate. These parcels are vinified seperately, and then selected and blended later to make the final cuvee. Lots that do not quite make the cut are de-classified into the Vinas de Gain. more
BN#221230
Price:$109.00 in mixed case $98.10 SKU325567750ml |
| wa | 96 |
No fining or filtration. Minimal rackings. 100% destemming. Flor de Pingus has been Biodynamic since the 2005. Aged 14 months in 100% new barrique. more
BN#402176
Price:$76.00 in mixed case $68.40 SKU801356750ml |
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.