DOMINIO BASCONCILLOS - Viña Magna Roble - 6 meses en barrica - 2017 - DO Ribera del Duero - Spain

 

Dominio Basconcillos is located at almost 1000 meters altitude in DO Ribera del Duero in Spain. Ribera del Duero has the most ideal location to produce one of the best Spanish wines. The area is halfway between Madrid and Santander and is one of the fastest growing wine regions in Spain. The natural conditions - such as the relief, the composition of the soil and the climate, all lend themselves perfectly to viticulture.

 

20 years ago José Maria Basconcillos was searching for a special location for a vineyard. He discovered a special place where Benedictine monks originally brought their knowledge in the cultivation of vines and taught how to make wine in the Middle Ages. The 50 hectares estate, which Jose Maria discovered, is an unexpected valley about 1000 meters above sea level, with a unique micro-climate especially well-suited to cultivating grapes for fine wines.

 

 

This wine has an intense cherry red layer, with reflections violete hues on the rim. Clean on the nose. High intensity under notes of red fruits, strawberry and raspberry. Balsamic and light toasted notes with vanilla appear after areation of the wine. Dry wine with round and silky tannins. Gentle and full entry in the palate, where red fruits lead to a fresh and crisp finish. Long aftertaste with spicy notes, light toasted touch and hints of minerality from the calcareus soils of our altitude vineyard.