Vivaltus Vivaltus 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vivaltus
Label Name:
 
Vivaltus
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 97; Vinous (Luis Gutiérrez) 96; James Suckling 96; The Wine Advocate ~96; various retailers list high scores for the 2016 Vivaltus

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black fruits, violet and floral notes, tobacco, sandalwood and pencil lead; vibrant acidity, silky ripe tannins, mineral backbone and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled steak, aged Manchego, beef stew; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in stainless steel with controlled temps, malolactic fermentation, ~11–12 months in French oak barriques (c.20–25% new), small portion in concrete eggs/terracotta; fined with egg white.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Vivaltus is a Yllera-family project with Jean‑Claude Berrouet as consultant; vineyards include old Tempranillo vines up to ~90 years at 750–1000m altitude in Ribera del Duero.