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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

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90/100

Robert Parker

93/100

James Suckling

fruit bomb

"A fine example of its appellation"

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

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Estate

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 making

Pre-fermentation maceration for one week, three weeks of fermentation in concrete tanks

Livestock farming

5 months on lees with regular stirring, in concrete vats

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Red color with purple highlights

Nose

Intense aromas of red fruits

Mouth

Fruity, rich, and lively

Serve

At 14°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with red meat, game, mature cheeses...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2020 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

Rated Recommended

About wine:

Another very nice Grenache. This one reveals elderberries, blackberries, ferns, heather, hyacinth, and lavender. Medium-bodied with lots of acidity. The minerality really surprises you and draws you in. Bright and rough on the moderately mellow finish. Drink now.

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It's quite rich, powerful, and very sunny. It's fairly easy to drink, but not exceptional either.

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