Dominio del Aguila - Ribera del Duero - Reserva - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Another major triumph from Jorge Monzon! The 2020 red Ribera del Duero Reserva epitomizes elegance and strength, having been aged extensively in barrels. Comprising 95% Tempranillo, with the remainder being old, interplanted varieties at 900 meters altitude, it offers a concentrated and precise juice, full of subtlety and energy. Its silky tannic structure, the spicy and taut flesh, and the profound finish make it irresistible. Truly a masterpiece!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged 29 months in French oak barrels.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Intense, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

Delicate, with aromas of ripe red berries, freshness and fine spices.

Palate:

With its supple, powerful texture and fine, slightly rustic tannins, this cuvée delivers a full-bodied, well-constituted juice. Masterly elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Hare terrine, duck breast with green pepper, herb-crusted prime rib, roast lamb mouse, leg of venison with grand veneur sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2037

Jorge Monzon, a prominent figure in Spanish viticulture, has honed his expertise with some of the world's greatest wineries, including Romanée Conti and Vega Sicilia. At his Dominio del Aguila vineyard, which is managed using organic farming and biodynamic practices, he has been excelling for over a decade in creating intensely focused cuvées, treated with the care of grand crus.

Crowning his success, he has even entered the realm of legends by joining Pingus in the exclusive circle of Ribera del Duero wines rated 100/100 by Parker, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication.