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Bodega Montecastro - Montecastro Y Llanahermosa 2005

Bodega Montecastro - Montecastro Y Llanahermosa 2005

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Ratings: Robert Parker 93/100, Stephan Tanzer 93/100
The Ribera del Duero appellation enjoys a worldwide reputation, thanks in large part to its finest wines: Vega Sicilia and Pingus. Bodega Montecastro also shares in this fame by producing this alluring Montecastro y Llanahermosa, praised by Robert Parker. This 2005 vintage, made from 100% Tempranillo—Spain’s premier grape variety—is highly expressive, with aromas of red fruits, herbs, and mineral and woody notes...

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Estate

Bogeda Montecastro

Vintage

Y Llanahermosa

Vintage

2005

Designation

Ribera del Duero

Region

Spain

Grape Varieties

95% Tempranillo, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

6 different terroirs within the appellation area

Viticulture

Soil cultivation, herbicide-free farming using natural inputs. The estate is in the process of converting to organic farming.

Winemaking

fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete tanks

Livestock farming

18 months in French (70%), American (25%), and Eastern European (5%) oak barrels

Eye

deep purple

Nose

Very expressive, with aromas of red berries, herbs, and mineral and woody notes

Palate

Full-bodied, well-structured, with pronounced yet well-balanced tannins. An elegant and powerful wine

Serve

at 15-17°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2009

High point

2013

Drink before

2025

Production

Approximately 120,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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