Monasterio Ribera del Duero do 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Monasterio
Label Name:
 
Ribera del Duero do
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Ribera del Duero
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Tinta del País (Tempranillo) 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Merlot 5%, Malbec 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 94/100 for Hacienda Monasterio 2019

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with concentrated red and black fruit (cherry, plum, cassis), mineral and licorice notes, vanilla and spice. Silky yet structured palate, lively acidity, velvety tannins and a long cocoa- and smoke-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged Manchego, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki or miso-marinated steak.

Production Method
100% destemmed; long cold pre-fermentation maceration (~30 days); fermentation in separate lots; aged ~18 months in Allier French oak barrels; organic viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Hacienda Monasterio (est. early 1990s) is a 160-hectare estate between Pesquera and Valbuena de Duero. Founded under Peter Sisseck’s direction; practices organic viticulture and selects multiple plot soils for blending.