Preacher 2021 75cl.
Predicador 2021 maintains the hallmarks of the winery and its star wine. Made with the youngest vines in the winery, between 20 and 40 years old, located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida, a privileged area, it is also backed by the Excellent 2020 vintage, thus classified in the D.O.Ca. Rioja. Highly recommended. Predicador 2021 will be a good companion to meats such as Iberian pork prey with strawberry juice reduction or a good grilled beef tenderloin. Prizes and scores:
- 94 points - Peñín Guide to Spanish wines
- 92 points - James Suckling
- 90 points - Tim Atkin
| SKU | VTI210251 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| Winery | Contador |
| Country | Spain |
| Appellation | D.O. Rioja |
| Wine type | Red |
| Type | Crianza |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha |
| Vintage | 2021 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: 92% Tempranillo, 3% Mazuelo, 3% Garnacha Tinta, 2% Graciano.
92% of the wine blend is provided by the Tempranillo variety, with the remainder divided between Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo. Fermentation took place in oak vats, and finally it aged 18 months in French oak barrels, part of them new and part having contained wine the previous year.
TASTING
View:
Cherry red color with a medium-high layer.
Nose:
It presents balsamic notes with a slight mineral character. Tones of ripe red fruits and fine oak.
Mouth:
It is fresh, very fine and elegant. With a long finish. Recommended temperature: 17ºC.