Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92 points (2013) · James Suckling 90 points (2013) · The Wine Advocate 90 points (2012) · Parker 90 points
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 92 points (2013) · James Suckling 90 points (2013) · The Wine Advocate 90 points (2012)
Identity
| Producer | Marqués de Griñón |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red, almost black core, with good brightness |
| Aroma | Mineral, cassis, blackberry, cloves, pepper, intense fruitiness, freshness, floral bouquet dominated by violets, ripe berries, toasty nuances, subtle chocolate hint |
| Palate | Fruity with fleshy texture, very balanced, soft and well-integrated tannins, strong and meaty mid-palate, round tannins, well-dosed acidity, noticeable but not disturbing alcohol |
| Finish | Long finish with great spiciness and pleasant length |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with game, grilled meats, cheeses, and is excellent as a soloist |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential for 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged about 1 year in new and semi-new French oak barrels from Allier |
| Fermentation | Prolonged maceration of 4-5 weeks |
Terroir
| Clay soils with deep limestone layers |
Interesting facts
| Marqués de Griñón family owns Dominio de Valdepusa since 1292; Carlos Falcó pioneered modern viticulture in Spain including drip irrigation and planting first Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vines in the region. |