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Finca El Bosque on valmistatud 100% Tempranillo viinamarjadest, mis kasvavad samanimelises 1.5 hektari suuruses veiniaias (istutatud 1973). Pinnases on rohkelt väikeseid kive ja savi. Viinamarjad koristatakse käsitsi väikestesse kastidesse oktoobri alguses. Saagikus on 29 hl/ha kohta. Enne käärimist on veinivirre kestadega kontaktis 3 päeva 8 kraadi juures (cold pre-fermentative maceration). Käärimine toimub Prantsuse tammevaatides 28 kraadi juures. Ümberpumpamist rakendakse esimese 6 päeva jooksul kaks korda päevas ja viimase 5 päeva jooksul üks kord päevas. Veinivirre on kestadega kontaktis kokku 19 päeva. Malolaktiline käärimine toimub uutest Prantsuse ja Rumeenia tammevaatides. Veini laagerdatakse samuti uutes tammevaatides 18 kuud. Parim serveerimistemperatuur on 18 kraadi ning soovitav oleks veini dekanteerida 1 tund enne serveerimist.

“The 2021 Finca El Bosque comes exclusively from Tempranillo planted on deeper, gravelly soils. Aged mostly in new French oak, it’s a dense, powerful wine offering impressive cassis and darker currant fruit to go with smoked tobacco, darker chocolate, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. With medium to full-bodied richness, it’s flawlessly balanced, has a focused, vibrant, pure profile, ample tannins, and a great finish. It’s structured and tannic and will need 3-4 years at a minimum to start to show its potential.” Jeb Dunnuck 97 points

“The 2021 El Bosque comes from 1.482 hectares planted in 1973 on deep gravel soils that produce powerful wines. It fermented in oak vats after a cold maceration and matured in new barrels, mostly French (5% were built with oak from central Europe), for 18 months. It has the refreshing effect of the cooler year with more freshness and nice balance. It’s a powerful and generously oaked modern expression of Rioja, with more aromatics from the élevage than La Nieta from their project in Páganos. 5,000 bottles were filled in July 2023.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 96 points

“Aromas of black cherry, chocolate and candied violet emanate from the glass. Dark ruby to the eye, this wine has cassis, blackberry, butterscotch, cherry pipe tobacco and cocoa powder flavors.” Wine Enthusiast 96 points

“Profound, complex yet still accessible, with plenty of anise, dark spices, black pepper, cocoa powder, espresso, graphite, iodine and blackberries. Tight and super polished, with ripe, juicy fruit and a long, powdery finish. A vinous Rioja that delivers pleasure. Drink or hold.” James Suckling 96 points

“The 2021 Finca El Bosque is 100% Tempranillo. It hails from the El Bosque vineyard, planted in 1973 on cascajo gravel soils next to the Ebro River in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels—95% French and 5% Slovenian—this purplish wine unfolds blackberry and sour cherry aromas, accompanied by balsamic and spice notes. Dry, juicy and taut on the palate, the compact and finely textured tannins linger long with an intense, flavorful finish. Distinct from other wines of the Sierra Cantabria Winery, the Finca El Bosque stands out due to the unique character of the vineyard.” Antonio Galloni Vinous 95 points

“An enticing nose of dried lavender, thyme and licorice draws you into the glass, where steeped black cherry, raspberry ganache, ripe red currant, oolong tea and mineral flavors are rich and expressive. Sculpted by dense, fine-grained tannins, this expands on the silky-textured palate, showing fine length and integration throughout. Best from 2025 through 2036.” Wine Spectator 95 points

“Located just 100 metres from the Ebro river, El Bosque is a single 1.48-hectare plot on gravel, clay and limestone. Serious, dense and compact, it has layers of damson, black olive and blueberry, chewy tannins, top notes of toast and vanilla spice and the underlying energy and vibrancy of the vintage. Should age well.” Tim Atkin 94 points

Tim Atkin Spanish Report 2023 – Winemaker of the Year Marcos Eguren of Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria