Conde De Los Andes Tinto 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Conde De Los Andes
Label Name:
 
Tinto
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (DOCa Rioja — Rioja Alta; vineyards Ollauri / Haro / Briñas)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Tempranillo
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 points (2016); VinePair 94 points and ranked #32 in Best 50 Wines of 2023; reviewed positively by Decántalo, Vinissimus and Revista ADEGA (noted 14

Tasting Note
Fresh, structured Tempranillo with ripe red fruit and plum, underbrush, balsamic, cocoa and tobacco notes. Medium–full body, chalky tannins, bright acidity, juicy and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted/grilled red meats (beef steak, lamb chops), stews and game, Iberian cured meats and aged cheeses, hearty pasta and rice dishes; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, grilled yakitori skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Tempranillo; 21-day stainless-steel fermentation with daily remontage; 14 months in French oak (half new); 12 months bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas Ollauri (Conde de los Andes) — historic Rioja estate now under Muriel Wines stewardship; old Tempranillo vines (~50 years) and famous underground cellars.