Red Wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2022

Crianza red wine from Calatayud. Old-vines Grenache aged for 12 months in French oak foudres and vats.
Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Calatayud
Grapes Varieties: Grenache Red,
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Availability: In stock

€9.15
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The Bodegas San Alejandro winery produces the red wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas, one of Spain's absolute best values, from 60 to 80-year-old vines. This is a vegan red wine.

Those venerable Grenache vineyards are located in the harsh region of Calatayud, in the northern Spanish province of Aragón, at an altitude of 1,100 metres above sea level.

The grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. After that, this Spanish red wine was aged for 12 months in French oak foudres and 50 hl vats.

Finally, the red wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2022 was naturally filtered and stabilized. Prior to being released, this red wine from Calatayud was aged for a further 6 months in the bottle.

Decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.

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Appearance

The red wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas is deep ruby with a violet rim.

Nose

This varietal Grenache is deep and intense. Expressive aromas of wild strawberries and sour cherries, with hints of black fruit preserve, underbrush, toast and spices.

Palate

Savoury and intense, this wine from Bodegas San Alejandro packs flavours of ripe red fruit, with interesting mineral undertones, a dash of undergrowth, and some dim spicy remembrances. Good acidity, ripe tannins and a long, toasted finish.

Our personal opinion

A must-have for Grenache lovers, the wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2022 is excellent with BBQ'd meat and roast recipes.

OTHER VINTAGES

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2021:

Enterwine 90. Peñín 92.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2020:

Enterwine 90. Parker 92. Peñín 92.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2019:

Enterwine 93.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2018:

Enterwine 93.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2017:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Parker 90/90+. Silver Medal - International Challenge Wine 2019.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2016:

Aged for 10 months in American and French oak barrels. Enterwine 93. Peñín 92.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2015:

Enterwine 93. Parker 90. Peñín 92.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2012:

Gold Medal-Grenaches du Monde Contest. Peñín 91.

Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2011:

Gold Medal-Bacchus Contest. Peñín 90.

Year 2022
Type Red
D.O. Calatayud
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 12
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Mono-Varietal Grenache Red
Pairings Birds, bluefish, Goat cheese, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Paté, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Appetizer, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion
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Yes, Aragon seems to be like the Ali Baba cave for Grenache. This sells for a song and is as good as many wines three times the price.
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