

Vintage: | 2009 |
Source/Region: | Valdepenas DO, Spain |
Grape Variety: | Other |
Cellaring: | Drinking Now |
Bottle Top: | Foil over cork |
Alcohol Content: | 13.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.70 |
Rating: | 0 |
A ruby coloured wine shading to brick red towards the rim. Complex aromas of balsamic and liquorice combine with vanilla, spice and rich fruit compote on the nose. Appealing ripe berry and cherry fruit flavours come through at first taste, followed by balanced tannins and a smooth, satisfying finish. Food match: Roast lamb and other grilled red meats, stews and mature cheeses.
Tempranillo grapes were hand picked from 30 year-old vines in stony vineyards – Valdepeñas means “valley of rocks” – in late August/early September. The soils are clayey lime and there is a chalky layer which retains water to refresh the vines. Altitude helps moderate summer heat, as the climate in Valdepeñas is classic continental, with cold winters and long hot, dry summers. Fermentation was at controlled temperatures (26-28º C) in stainless steel tanks for 8-10 days. The wine was then matured for at least twelve months in oak barriques with varying toasting levels. 2009 has been rated “Very Good” by the Valdepeñas DO. Generally, the climate and therefore grape harvest, is remarkably consistent in this part of Spain.
In the Top 100 Wines of Spain 2015 the Anciano Reserva Tempranillo Aged 5 Years 2009 was awarded against the following winners
Cillar de Silos Flor de Silos 2011 ($90)
Pago de Carraovejas Reserva 2011 ($57)
Cillar de Silos Torresilo 2011 ($57)
Pago de Carraovejas Crianza 2012 ($55)
O fournier Spiga 2008 ($41)
With the Award received at the International Wine Challenge 2015 the Anciano Crianza Tempranillo Aged 3 Years 2011 outclassed the following;
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Amaya Arzuaga 2010 ($74)
Bodegas y Videos Lleiroso Reserva 2009 ($70)
Bodegas Faustino Faustino I Gran Reserva 2001 ($45)
C.v.n.e. Imperial Reserva 2010 ($35)
GÓMEZ Cruzado Reserva, 2008 ($33)
Campo Viejo Gran Reserva, 2008 ($31)
Award Winner
International wine Challenge 2015
Top 100 Wines of Spain Awards 2015
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