Condado de Haza - 20 Aldeas Tempranillo 2018
Price: $30.55
Producer | Condado de Haza |
Country | Spain |
Region | Ribera del Duero |
Varietal | Tempranillo |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 08726 |
Condado de Haza Description
DESCRIPTION: The winery’s own vineyards located within the municipal boundaries of Roa and La Horra, at an altitude of more than 800 metres.
SURFACE AREA: 164 hectares in total.
AGE: Average of 30 years.
SOIL: Sandy loam.
VINTAGE: 2018 started out with a cold winter characteristic of the Ribera del Duero region, with the minimum temperature dropping to -12 oC. Temperatures remained low in early spring, but despite these conditions, bud break took place as usual in late April. After a very dry 2017, the rains made an appearance in late winter and continued throughout spring. A large amount was collected and 2018 was considered to be a very wet year for the region. The plants’ vegetative development was favoured by the range of temperatures and the water supply, which also led to a significant increase in berry size. As a result of this increase in the size of the grapes, and despite the fact that temperatures during the months of September and October were warmer than usual, ripening was delayed. The harvest—which was exceptional in terms of both quantity and quality—did not begin until late October. The absence of rainfall during the last stages of the cycle also ensured the health of the crop of grapes.
James Suckling: 95 Points
A rich, structured red with blueberry and blackberry. Toasted oak and coffee, too. It’s full-bodied and chewy with solid tannins and a flavorful finish. Really solid. A little old-school, but shows clarity and focus. From organically grown grapes.