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Casa Aurora Bierzo La Nave 2021 750ml

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750ml
country
Spain
appellation
Bierzo
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WNR
92
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2022 2021
WNR
92
Rated 92 by Winery
Rated 92+ - This old vine wine from Germán Blanco is not technically in the D.O. of Bierzo, as these vines are in the far upper reaches of the region and just outside of the present day D.O. The small vineyard belonged to Germán’s grandmother and he splits his time between these vines and his excellent project in Ribera del Duero, Quinta de Milú (please see below). The vineyard is more than eighty years of age and planted to a classic Galician field blend of Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanco and Godello, amongst others. Germán ferments both the red and white grapes together with indigenous yeasts and raises the wine in older Burgundy barrels. The 2021 La Nave comes in at a svelte 12.5 percent octane and offers up a beautifully deep and refined bouquet of sweet dark berries, pomegranate, tree bark, dark soil tones, a beautiful array of savory tones and spices and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and beautifully light on its feet, with a fine core of fruit, lovely soil signature and grip, ripe tannins and a long, vibrant and complex finish. This is lovely example of Bierzo. 2029-2065. - View from the Cellar
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Casa Aurora Bierzo La Nave 2021 750ml

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Region: Castilla Y Leon

In the heart of Spain, we find the beautiful - if somewhat arid and occasionally desolate - wine region of Castilla y Leon. Castilla y Leon is the largest wine region in Spain, covering a huge plateau rising up from its surroundings, and characterized by its dry and cracked soils, and intense summer heat. Such weather conditions can often make viticulture difficult, but the wineries which work in the region have generations of experience and expertise when it comes to making the most of the beautiful red and white wine grape varietals which grow well there. From Tempranillo to Verdejo, Castilla y Leon really has something to suit every palate, and offers the world a range of wines full of the passion and flavors of Spain.
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Country: Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.