Finca Rio Negro 2010
75 cl
Blend of Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon& Merlot that spends 9 months in 50% American and 50% French oak (2/3's new). Excellent quality from the Cogolludo-Guadalaja region of Spain.
Blend of Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon& Merlot that spends 9 months in 50% American and 50% French oak (2/3's new). Excellent quality from the Cogolludo-Guadalaja region of Spain.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | fruits assembled with two kinds of oak, such as coffee, coconut and spices. Undertones of balsamic and minerals. |
Palate | Powerful, very expressive, fresh and balanced. Long persistance with great balance between acidity and alcohol. |
Colour | Red cherry with traces of a more profound density of tone |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 60% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah, 10% Melot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol % | 14% ABV |
Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
Estate/Producer | Bodegas Rio Negro |
Country | Spain |
Region/AOC | Cogolludo-Guadalajara, IGP “Vino de La Tierra de Castilla” |
Vintage | 2009 |
Making Techniques | Harvest by hand. 1.5 kgs per vine. State bottled. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Now is a great moment to drink it, but it will easily last in good conditions until 2018. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Gold Medal | Gold Medal, Tempranillos Al Mundo 2013 |
Penin Guide 2014 | Penin Guide 2014- 92 Points |
2010 | Silver Medal, Mundus Vini 2013 |
Mundus Vini | Silver Medal, Mundus Vini 2013 |
2009 | Penin Guide 2012-92 Points |
Berliner Wein Trophy | Gold Medal Winner, Berliner Wine Trophy 2013 |