Valdevinas Mirat Reserva Ribera del Duero 2005 [Dec 94]

2 Golds.

Decanter 94 points.

Tim Aitken 91 points

Vintage: 2005

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo grape from vineyards over 80 years old.

Vineyard: Located between 800 and 850 meters of altitude

Soils: Granites and sandstones from the alteration of the bedrock

Alcoholic grade: 15.5% vol.

Harvest: The year 2005 turned out to be a short vegetative cycle, due to an early frost in September, which did not affect the grapes, which were already ripe and of optimal quality to be picked. This has allowed us to produce an exceptional wine, with great structure and power, which ensures a great capacity for aging in the bottle. The harvest was carried out between September 15 and 20, 2005, with an average temperature of 18-22º C.

Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated wooden tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging in new French oak for 18 months.

Tasting Note: The presence of ripe fruit, its sweet tannins, its elegance and finesse stand out.