Ratings
RP 95
Identity
| Producer | Benjamín de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep red |
| Aroma | aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, with subtle herbal notes, tapenade, dark spices, red pepper, and black cherries |
| Palate | fresh, medium-bodied with plenty of fruit, round and approachable finish, fine tannins, balanced and elegant |
| Finish | round, approachable, elegant and lengthy finish with spiced strawberries and cherries |
| Food Pairing | roast lamb, grilled red meats, aged cheeses, mushroom dishes, hearty stews |
| Serving Temp | 18 |
| Aging Potential | 10-15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Total Acidity | 4.75 |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | 3.8 |
| Aging Process | 12-14 months in new and second year French oak barrels and single-use American oak barrels, plus some aging in stainless steel |
| Fermentation | fermented in stainless steel tanks with 100% wild yeasts in 2021 |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 483 |
| Soil | limestone soil with sandy clay |
| Vine Age | 30 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-picked in 12-kg boxes from 17 September to 3 October (2021) |
Interesting facts
| Collaboration between Benjamín de Rothschild and Vega Sicilia, representing Rioja's Sonsierra region with a blend mainly of Tempranillo and some Garnacha in 2021 |
Logistics
| Barcode | 4262204 |
| Cork | natural cork |