Falstaff Magazin International 00/2021

wine / RIBERA DEL DUERO

wine / RIBERA DEL DUERO BEST OF RIBERA DEL DUERO TASTING TASTING INFO WEITERE BEWERTUNGEN MORE TASTING UND BESCHREIBUNGEN NOTES AT FINDEN SIE FALSTAFF.COM AB SEITE 148. 100 98 96 2012 PINGUS Dominio de Pingus, Burgos Floral nuances of candied violets and hibiscus, sweet hints of oriental spice, fine oak savouriness, dark berries, nuances of blueberries, dark minerality. Complex and full-bodied with textured, ripe tannins, supported by a fresh acid structure. Salty nuances and convincing length, cool, ripe fruit on the finish, certain ageing potential. 2016 DOMINIO DEL AGUILA RESERVA Dominio del Aguila, Burgos Wonderful mix of Morello and Amarena cherry. Fresh notes of cassis, blueberry and ethereal hints of pepper and cinnamon. Dense and powerful on the palate without being overbearing. Juicy acidity, aroma of wild berries and cherry. Fine-grained tannin, seems creamy and persists on the palate. Polished, fresh and salty. 2016 VALBUENA N°5 Vega Sicilia, Valladolid Complex bouquet with fruity notes of ripe plum and blackberry, followed by hints of cassis, redcurrant and dark dried fruits as well as sour cherry and a fine, extremely well-integrated wood savouriness. Notes of caramel and black pepper, as well as ethereal notes. On the palate soft, flattering attack, fresh dark berry fruit, cherry, blueberry, fine-grained tannin, beautiful creaminess and immensely long finish. Great potential. 99 98 96 2009 UNICO Vega Sicilia, Valladolid Deep ruby colour with purple reflections. On the nose fine notes of tobacco, underlaid with dark forest fruit and red berries. Pleasant notes of oak, some leather, delicate nougat tones. On the palate juicy and full-fruited with nuances of cherry and dark forest fruit. Silky tannins with salty minerality on the finish, very harmonious, majestic style with great potential. ÚNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL (2008/2009/2010) Vega Sicilia, Valladolid Blend of the vintages 2008, 2009 and 2010. On the nose extremely complex. Notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry, plum and all kinds of Christmas spices: cinnamon, clove and allspice. Hints of tobacco, white pepper and coconut. On the palate fresh, juicy, structure, seems elegant in its own way. Fine tannins and mineral, long finish. 2017 AALTO PS Bodegas y Vinedos Aalto, Valladolid Concentrated aromas on the nose with notes of blackberry, sour cherry and raspberry followed by hints of liquorice, graphite and sweet tobacco as well as smoky notes. Powerful and elegant on the palate, with fleshy, beautiful dark berry fruit and a fine spiciness. Velvety, flattering tannin and a long finish. 98 97 95 2017 LA DIVA Domino de Es, Soria, Spain Complex nose with concentrated dark forest fruit, raspberry and a fine spiciness. Mineral impressions on the palate, ripe juicy acidity, fresh dark fruit and liquorice. Finely woven tannins, spicy-fruity impression, mineral, long-lasting and elegant. Made from 89% Tinto Fino and 11% Albillo Mayor. 2014 LA MALA Dominio de Atauta, Soria, Spain From 130-year-old vines in the easternmost parcel of the estate, characterised by limestone. Concentrated, precise fruit aromas on the nose with dark forest berries. Herbaceous, spicy hints with notes of rosemary and chamomile as well as mocha and Christmas spices. Juicy acidity on the palate, dark forest fruit and spicy notes. Fine-grained tannin and long finish. Good balance. 2017 MARTA MATÉ Bodegas Marta Maté, Burgos, Spain Complex, intense nose with notes of dark flowers and wild berries. Hints of fig and dried plums as well as spicy hints of oak. Juicy and flattering on the palate from the start. Ripe, attractive acidity and finegrained tannin. Aroma of dark dried berries and spicy hints. Seems lively and fresh. Mineral impression on the long finish. A new Ribera style. Photos: provided 48 falstaff summer 2021 Up to € 20 / $ 30 € 21 – 30 / $ 31 – 40 € 31 – 50 / $ 41 – 60 € 50 – 100 / $ 61 – 110 € 100+ / $ 110+

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