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Virgen de la Sierra - Albada Garnacha Old Vines on Lees 2018

Virgen de la Sierra - Albada Garnacha Viñas Viejas sobre lías 2018

Calatayud|Red wine

3.1/5 (10 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

93/100

James Suckling

fruit bomb

"A fine example of its appellation"

“The 2018 Albada Garnacha red was made from grapes grown on old vines and aged on the lees for seven months. It has an approachable aromatic profile, with soft fruit and polished tannins. It is easy to drink and representative of the grape variety and the region. It is powerful yet retains its balance and elegance.”

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Virgen de la Sierra

Vintage

Albada Garnacha

Vintage

2018

Designation

Calatayud

Region

Spain

Grape Varieties

100 % Grenache vieilles vignes

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

One week of pre-fermentation maceration, followed by 3 weeks of fermentation in concrete tanks

Livestock Farming

5 months on the lees with regular stirring, in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Red in color with purple highlights

Nose

Intense aromas of red berries

Palate

Fruity, rich, and lively

Serve

At 14°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with red meat, game, and aged cheeses...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2018 Albada Garnacha red was made from grapes grown on old vines and aged on the lees for seven months. It has an approachable aromatic profile, with soft fruit and polished tannins. It is easy to drink and representative of the grape variety and the region. It is powerful yet retains its balance and elegance. 57,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in May 2019.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Another very nice Grenache. This one reveals notes of elderberries, blackberries, ferns, heather, hyacinth, and lavender. Medium-bodied with plenty of acidity. The minerality really surprises and draws you in. Bright and rugged on the moderately smooth finish. Best enjoyed now.

Customer Rating

3.1/5

based on 10 reviews

Review and rating by Mr. PIERRE P. Posted on March 30, 2022

It's quite rich, full-bodied, and quite sunny. It's pretty easy to drink, but it's not exactly exceptional either.