Ribera del Duero  2018

FINCA VILLACRECES

Ribera del Duero
2018

  • Organic
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Castilla y Leon
Appellation
Ribera del Duero
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo 86 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 10 %
Merlot 4 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2.3 g/l
Producer's website

About this winery

Grupo Artevino was founded from the expanding ambitions of the Anton Family. Originally coming from the restaurant world, the family owns the Michelin starred Zaldiaran. Understanding the complementary nature of food and wine the Antons established Bodegas Izadi in Rioja and over the next decade they added Villacreces (Ribera del Duero), Vetus (Toro) and Orben (also from Rioja) with the goal to “make high quality wines from indigenous varieties”. All of the properties operate with the same...

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Press reviews

James Suckling

- 93 points -

(Vintage 2018)

Mulberries, blueberries, plums, chocolate and cloves on the nose. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Round and creamy with a velvety texture and a supple finish with excellent length. Blend of 86% tempranillo, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 4% merlot. From organically grown grapes. Another year in the bottle will soften it out. Try after 2022.

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