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Red Wine Phinca Abejera 2018
Organic red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Viura aged for 3 years in French oak barrels
Crianza. 36 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: DSG Vineyards
P 94
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Availability: In stock
€50.95
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This limited-edition biodynamic Spanish red wine is crafted by the prestigious winemaker David Sampedro Gil, head of DSG Vineyards. Interestingly, the wine Phinca Abejera was one of the first Burgundy-inspired, single vineyard wines ever produced in La Rioja.
Some years ago, the trend was labelled "Rioja's third way" by a Spanish wine journalist - the first one being traditional Rioja and the second being the New World-inspired one.
La Abejera is the name of a 0.30-hectare vineyard with limestone soils planted in 1929 in the village of Elvillar. Two of the three varieties of this Rioja red wine, namely Tempranillo (40%) and Viura (15%), come from that vineyard. Graciano, the third one, is sourced from a younger vineyard.
Handpicked and transported to the cellar in 10 kg. boxes, the grapes were destemmed and spontaneously fermented using only indigenous yeasts. Meticulously vinified, during alcoholic fermentation and subsequent maceration the solid skin cap was frequently punched down in order to soften the tannins of the young Graciano grapes.
After that, the wine Phinca Abejera 2018 was aged in French oak barrels for 36 months. It was bottled without filtration or stabilization.
Decant this Crianza red wine at least 1 hour before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine Phinca Abejera is medium ruby violet hue at the rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Viura has a mind-bending aromatic expression. Notes of Mediterranean undergrowth, rosemary, fennel, clove, liquorice and menthol. As it aerates, it segues into scents of black currants, the purest red berries, plums, graphite and stone. |
| Palate | Countless things to enjoy in this superb wine from Bodega Bhilar - DSG Vineyards. Sinewy, deep and supple at the same time, with a remarkable inner energy and a real impression of place. Tannins are chiseled, and acidity is fabulous. Long finish with lively mineral remembrances and a compelling forest-floor note. |
| Our personal opinion | A wine to drink, but even more a wine to store and treasure for some time. Anyway, prepare to be amazed by the wine Phinca Abejera 2018, right now or within some years. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Phinca Abejera 2017: Enterwine 93. Parker 93. Phinca Abejera 2012: Enterwine 93. Parker 91. Phinca Abejera 2011: Enterwine 94. Parker 91. Tim Atkin MW 93. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 36 |
| Parker's Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo, Graciano, Viura. |
| Pairings | Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Mushrooms, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Stews, Vegetables, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
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Fabulous stuff, almost burgundian in its refinement. There's more meat here, though. Sampedro is a trailblazer.
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(Posted on 18 December 2018)
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