Red Wine Quinta Quietud 2018
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A varietal Tinta de Toro, the wine Quinta Quietud is produced by Bodega Quinta de la Quietud from low-yielding vineyards planted between 1960 and 1988 at an altitude over 700 metres above sea level in the heart of DO Toro.
The poor soils are farmed following the principles of organic farming, which include, among other techniques, decoction of indigenous plants (lavender, nettle) to prevent possible vine diseases.
Harvested by hand, the grapes were carefully selected and brought to the cellar in little boxes. Then they were fully destemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with wild yeasts and a 2-week maceration period, with daily pump-overs. This Spanish red wine was drawn-off twice after completing the process.
After that, the red wine Quinta Quietud 2018 was kept for 6 months in the tanks with periodic stirrings. Then this red wine from Toro was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, 33% new, tops.
Decant this Reserva red wine from at least 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The organic red wine Quinta Quietud is deep purple with a black-purplish rim. |
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Nose | This old-vines Tinta de Toro is deep and rich. Damson, bilberries and violets, with some toasted nuances and remembrances of underbrush, balsam, dry earth and aromatic herbs, combined with some dim mineral undertones. |
Palate | Meaty and powerful, with a delicately warm core and a smooth texture. Fruit compote, subtle spicy and balsamic notions, some earthy notes and a touch of liquorice and blue flowers. This red wine of bodega Quinta de la Quietud has a very good acidity, some lively tannins and a long, mineral finish. |
Our personal opinion | Elegant, suggestive and complex, the red wine Quinta Quietud 2018 will delight the lovers of earthy, terroir-bound wines. This Toro red wine is a fabulous value. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Quinta Quietud 2017: Enterwine 93. Quinta Quietud 2016: Enterwine 93. Quinta Quietud 2015: Enterwine 93. Quinta Quietud 2014: Enterwine 93. Quinta Quietud 2013: Enterwine 93. Quinta Quietud 2012: Enterwine 92. Quinta Quietud 2009: Peñín 92. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Toro |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 24 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Mono-Varietal | Tinta de Toro |
Pairings | Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Paté, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |