Dominio de Atauta Llanos del Almendro 2018
121.84₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Bodegas Dominio de Atauta
Ribera del Duero
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
After the challenging 2017 vintage comes the 2018 Llanos del Almendro, the wine they consider to reflect the elegance of the wines from the Atauta Valley. 2018 was not easy; they suffered frost and it was a slow ripening, but the warm and dry weather in September and October allowed for perfect harvesting conditions. The wine is ripe and powerful with dark berry fruit and generous spice plus a smoky and toasty twist. They have multiple micro-plots—19, in this case—and only the best are selected for this bottling, with the rest going to the Dominio de Atauta cuvée. It fermented in 1,000-liter stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts followed by malolactic before the wine was transferred to second use French oak barrels where it completed 18 months of aging. It feels very young, lively and balanced; it's aging very slowly and has very fine, chalky tannins. 1,267 numbered bottled were filled in July 2020. Superb.
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Alcohol
14.0%
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Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged in French oak barrels.
Description
Dominio de Atauta Llanos del Almendro is a true oenological jewel that encapsulates the essence of the valley where it is produced. Produced by the Dominio de Atauta winery, this wine comes from a small plot located in the Atauta Valley, in the D.O. Ribera del Duero, some 1,000 metres above sea level, in the province of Soria. It is made from 100% Tinto Fino, a variety that unfolds with a unique expressiveness thanks to the privileged environment and viticulture techniques.
The vineyard, which extends over sandy soils with pebbles on the surface, enjoys a continental microclimate with Mediterranean influence, characterised by long, harsh winters and short, hot summers. The age of the vines, many of them pre-phylloxera and an average of 150 years old, contributes to a low density production of 2500 kg/ha, guaranteeing a high concentration of flavour and aromas.
Winemaking
The elaboration of Dominio de Atauta Llanos del Almendro is a meticulous process. The grapes are harvested by hand in small boxes to preserve their integrity. Fermentation is carried out in 1,000-litre stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation before being transferred to second-use French oak barrels, where it ages for 18 months, providing complexity and elegance.
Taste
Dominio de Atauta Llanos del Almendro dazzles with a highly complex aromatic profile. On the nose, intense notes of ripe dark fruits such as plum and blackberry are perceived, complemented by spicy touches and a subtle smoky background. On the palate, it shows a powerful entry, followed by a well-defined structure with fine tannins and a balanced acidity that gives it vivacity. The minerality, derived from its limestone bedrock, enhances its character and offers a unique sensation of freshness, while its persistence on the palate leaves a lasting and enveloping memory.
This wine is the perfect reflection of the dedication and respect for traditional and sustainable viticulture, a tribute to the terroir that connects deeply with the wine lover, enveloping them in an unforgettable sensory journey.
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