Country: Spain Region: Ribera del Duero Varietal: Tempranillo Vintage: 2019 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Cepa 21 Description: Produced in DO Ribera del Duero, Malabrigo is the flagship Spanish red wine of Bodegas Cepa 21, the wine project of the third generation of the well-known Moro family. A varietal Tempranillo, the grapes are sourced from the Malabrigo vineyard, a north-oriented parcel with soils composed of sand, clay and cobble stones, situated at 800 metres of altitude, in a harsh area very exposed to the wind. Hand-harvested and carefully selected, the grapes were macerated with the skins and then fermented under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. After that, this red wine from Ribera del Duero was transferred into French oak barrels, where it went through malolactic fermentation for a period of 30 days. Finally, Malabrigo 2019 was aged for 18 months in the barrels. "This deep-garnet-colored wine has aromas of cassis, cocoa powder and a touch of baking spice. Luxurious tannins backdrop the blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and black olive flavors, with a hint of dried herbes de Provence that persists into the enduring finish." 95/100, Wine Enthusiast Decant this Crianza red wine at least 30 minutes before drinking. Tasting Note: Rich and refined on the nose, it carries aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants, with hints of liquorice and forest floor, some creamy and balsamic hints, and an earthy note. Vibrant tannins and a delicate notes of spices and cedar underscoring the intensity of the ripe black fruit. Very fresh, with a note of undergrowth and a long finish with an earthy and herbal note. Food Matches: Pair with roast recipes, aged cheeses and cold meats.
