Dominio de Atauta La Roza 2019
£263.78 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Bodegas Dominio de Atauta
Ribera del Duero
Other vintages: 2016
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
My favorite of the range this time is the 2019 La Roza, which shows more color than in the previous vintage. It comes from only three plots of some of their oldest vines, obviously ungrafted. Even if the lieu-dit has more plots and vines, this is selected from only 0.24 hectares and 779 plants. It has deep soils, two meters before they reach the decomposed limestone mother rock, with a notable layer of sand and stones at the top that surely provide some of the elegance of the wine. It has an intoxicating nose of red and black fruit, aromatic plants, flowers and white pepper. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol, with a pH of 3.42 and 5.3 grams of acidity, quite balanced parameters. This fermented in 1,000-liter stainless steel vat with indigenous yeasts and matured in second-use French oak barrels for 18 months. 577 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2021.
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Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Description
In the heart of the Atauta Valley, the Dominio de Atauta winery embodies the passion and dedication to recovering the region's oenological jewels. Dominio de Atauta La Roza is a clear example of this, made from three micro-plots of 165-year-old vineyards, planted on ungrafted v ines and spread over just 0.24 hectares at an altitude of 970 metres above sea level. The soil is unique: a top layer of sand giving way to clay and finally a limestone base, which gives the wine its distinctive elegance and minerality.
Winemaking
The elaboration of Dominio de Atauta La Roza is a meticulous process. Each plot is vinified separately and a manual harvest is carried out in 11 kg boxes, followed by a rigorous selection process. Fermentation takes place in 1,000-litre stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, accompanied by cold maceration and careful punching down. Ageing is extended for 18 months in second-use French oak barrels, allowing the tannins to refine without losing the freshness of the wine.
Taste
Dominio de Atauta La Roza offers a tasting experience that enraptures the senses. On the nose, it displays an intense, balsamic bouquet with notes of lemon thyme, wild lavender and ripe red fruit, inviting you to delve deeper with each sip. On the palate, it is extremely elegant with a subtle structure, but with remarkable persistence. The palate is silky, with tannins that leave a chalky sensation and a long, lingering finish, honouring the unique terroir from which it comes.
This wine, limited to just 778 numbered bottles, is a demonstration of the dedication to preserving an unparalleled viticultural heritage and highlights the intimate connection between landscape, history and the art of winemaking.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £355.08Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £355.08 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.45 | £5.73 (-£5.73) |
| 7-12 | £15.53 | £7.77 (-£7.77) |
| 13-18 | £21.75 | £10.87 (-£10.87) |
| 19-24 | £29.74 | £14.87 (-£14.87) |
| 25-30 | £34.53 | £17.27 (-£17.27) |
| 31-36 | £38.62 | £19.31 (-£19.31) |
| 37-42 | £46.60 | £23.30 (-£23.30) |
| 43-48 | £51.04 | £25.52 (-£25.52) |
| 49-54 | £57.66 | £28.83 (-£28.83) |
| 55-60 | £61.96 | £30.98 (-£30.98) |
| VAT included | ||
