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Red Wine Dominio de Atauta La Mala 2018

Reserva red wine from Ribera del Duero. Single vineyard Tinto Fino from centenary vineyards aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Reserva. 18 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
Grapes Varieties: Tinto Fino,
Wineries: Dominio de Atauta
P 96 ñ 94 95 95

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: €120.00

Special Price €108.00

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The wine Dominio de Atauta La Mala is a seriously small-batch, decidedly one-of-a-kind Spanish red wine from Ribera del Duero.

One of the bottlings of the Single Vineyard collection of the Dominio de Atauta winery, this red wine from Ribera del Duero is sourced from a biodynamically farmed 0.70 ha centenary Tinto Fino parcel, divided into 10 small plots that sit at 950 metres of altitude - thus being one of the highest vineyards in the region.

The pre-phylloxera vines, which are 130 years of age (!!), are planted in a shallow soil - about 70 cm deep - made of clay and sand, below which there is a layer of solid rock from which the roots can extract the essence of the terroir.

The grapes were harvested by hand, selected in the vineyard and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Then this Reserva red wine went through the malo in 2n year French oak barrels.

After that, the red wine Dominio de Atauta La Mala 2018 was aged for 18 months in the barrels. Bottled in June 2020, it was kept for some years in the cellar before its commercial release.

Decant 1 hour before drinking.

Only 752 bottles produced.

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Appearance

The red wine Dominio de Atauta La Mala is deep ruby with some reddish reflections.

Nose

Complex and strikingly pure, this varietal Tinto Fino from centenary vineyards carries aromas notes of aromatic herbs , such as thyme, rosemary and lavender, along with the purest aromas of black forest cherries berries, with undertones of Eastern spices, arabica coffee, some smoky notions and a dash of bitter chocolate.

Palate

Amazing definition and focus, with a superb tannic structure, world-class acidity, stupendous freshness and real intricacy and finesse. This wine from Dominio de Atauta  has a memorably long, spellbinding finish.

Our personal opinion

The wine Dominio de Atauta La Mala 2018 is a truly outstanding red wine, aimed at demanding connoisseurs and inquisitive drinkers.

OTHER VINTAGES

Dominio de Atauta La Mala 2009:

Enterwine 94. Parker 95. Peñín 95.

Year 2018
Type Red
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? One hour before serving
Ageing Reserva
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 18
Parker's Score 96
Peñin Score 94
Enterwine's Score 95
Media rating 95
Other guides T. Atkiin. 93. J. Suckling 95.
Mono-Varietal Tinto Fina
Pairings Chocolate, Duck, Meat and vegitables, Mushrooms, Rice with meat, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted white meats, Specialty plates, Steak Tartare, Stew, Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Fresh and dry, Very intense and inky
Occasion Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
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Impressive red wine. Price is justified.
Review by (Posted on 30 January 2018)
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