Red Wine Hito 2022
Spanish red wine from Ribera del Duero. Varietal Tempranillo aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
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Produced in DO Ribera del Duero, the wine Hito (which can be translated as "milestone") is produced by Bodegas Cepa 21.
This Spanish red wine is made from Tempranillo grapes sourced from a single vineyard situated in Castrillo de Duero, in the province of Valladolid.
The grapes were carefull harvested, and then this red wine from Ribera del Duero were fermented in stainless steel tanks for a period of 30 days.
After that, the red wine Hito 2022 was aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
Pair with Ibérico ham, cold meats o roast recipes.
Appearance | The red wine Hito is medium purple with a bluish hue. |
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Nose | This is a fresh and expressive Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Aromas of ripe forest berries, toast and balsam, with some spicy touches. |
Palate | This wine from Bodegas Cepa 21 is lively and uncomplicated, with flavours of wild berries and tree bark, some smooth tannins and very good freshness. Crisp, long finish. |
Our personal opinion | Excellently priced and impeccably crafted, the red wine Hito 2022 is a smart buy. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Hito 2021: Enterwine 90. Wine Enthusiast 93. Wine & Spirits 88. Hito 2020: Enterwine 91. |
Year | 2022 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 8 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Mono-Varietal | Tempranillo |
Pairings | Aperitif, Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Smoked foods, Stews, Vegetables, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |