Conde De Los Andes Tinto 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Conde De Los Andes
Label Name:
 
Tinto
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Rioja Alta)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Tempranillo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2017); VinePair 94 (2016); Parker/WA noted high scores for older releases (e. g. , 92 for 2013)

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry and plum, blackberry, Mediterranean garrigue, cinnamon and cocoa; fresh acidity, firm chalky tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted red meats, lamb, beef stews, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ, char siu, teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan beef dishes, richer yakitori and fried noodle/rice dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Tempranillo; cold maceration, 21-day stainless-steel fermentation with remontages; 14 months in French oak (50% new) and further bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas Ollauri / Conde de los Andes — historic underground cellars; brand revived by Muriel Wines (Murua family). Vineyards in Haro, Ollauri and Briñas; old vines (~40–50 years).