Name: Sierra Cantabria Rioja Magico 2021 750ml
Brand: Sierra Cantabria
SKU: 998324
Price: 778.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 96.8 (4 reviews)

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Winery

Sierra Cantabria

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Varietal

Tempranillo

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.

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.

Region

La Rioja

La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.

Appellation

Rioja

Rioja, a renowned wine appellation in Spain, stands as an emblem of the country's winemaking heritage and innovation. What makes Rioja unique is its commitment to blending traditional and modern winemaking methods. Primarily crafted from Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo as supporting players, Rioja wines showcase a remarkable balance of fruit, oak, and complex aging. Rioja's classification system, featuring Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva, delineates the aging periods, highlighting the region's dedication to quality. The use of American oak barrels imparts distinctive vanilla and coconut notes, contributing to Rioja's recognizable profile. The diverse terroir, from the high-altitude vineyards of Rioja Alta to the warmer Rioja Baja, adds depth and complexity to the wines. Exploring Rioja allows enthusiasts to savor the rich tapestry of Spanish winemaking, where historic bodegas coexist with modern practices, resulting in wines that seamlessly marry tradition and innovation, offering a glimpse into the soul of Spanish viticulture.

WA 98pts

Wine Advocate

The 2021 Mágico really is magical, as well as mysterious, nuanced and fresh, with great elegance and complexity. It has a bright ruby color with some shy orange tints. It comes from a complex field blend of up to eight grape varieties, red and white, planted in a very special place. In 2021, they reckon the varietal breakdown could be something like this: 65% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 2.5% Graciano, 1% Petit Bouschet and 1.1% other red varieties (Alicante Bouschet, Monastrell, Bobal....) and 4.4% Calagraño, 3.2% Turruntés and 2.8% Viura for the whites. It fermented destemmed by hand in oak vats and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels. All varieties are picked together, except the Garnacha, as they usually have to wait for that. The wine has a floral and expressive nose, explosive, intoxicating, complex and nuanced with really elegant and polished tannins. There is great complexity on the palate also. This is a really great wine. The price tag is something else... 1,800 bottles were filled in January 2024.

VM 98pts

Vinous Media

The 2021 Mágico is the result of a revelatory moment. The first time grapes from this vineyard were made into wine, Marcos Eguren recalls that it was unlike anything they had made before. “It was something magical,” he said, and thus the wine’s name was born. The site, perched on the shoulder of a mountain in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, looks unremarkable at first glance, but the mixture of vines makes it unique. The blend reflects these proportions: 65% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 4.4% Calagraño, 3.2% Turruntés, 2.8% Viura, 2.5% Graciano, 1% Petit Bouschet and 1.1% others. Aged in oak and foudres, the 2021 has a layered aromatic profile, with floral and herbal tones, cherry, plum, resin, cola and wild herbs. On the palate, it channels energy and emotion, bringing out the soul of an old vineyard with the clarity of a modern interpretation. This distinctive, unique expression is intensely distinctive, yet unmistakably Rioja.

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

From an estate site planted after phylloxera called El Vardallo, planted to Tempranillo, Garnacha, Calagrano, Turruntes, Viura, Graciano, and Petit Bouschet, the 2022 Magico used to be made from only the Tempranillo until winemaker Marcos Eguren opted to harvest and co-ferment the grapes together (except for the Garnacha, which gets its own time table and wooden vats). It’s a hearty testament to terroir and history, able to achieve balance through the different grape varieties, more approachable in its youth, concentrated and full-bodied in spiced black fruit, yet silky as a Burgundy wine. Age 10-15 years.

WS 95pts

Wine Spectator

This rich red shows an elegant sense of restraint, with refined tannins forming a taut, focusing frame for flavors of red and black currant, mandarin orange peel, rooibos tea, loam and dark chocolate. Long and fresh, with floral and spice notes playing on the creamy finish. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Petit Bouschet. Drink now through 2036. 1,000 cases made, 100 cases imported.