Algueira Risco Merenzao 2019
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Algueira Risco Merenzao 2019
This is the new vintage of Algueira Risco Merenzao, the rarest of the varietal wines produced by Adega Algueira.
This exquisite Spanish red wine is made solely from Merenzao - aka Bastardo, María Ordoña and Trousseau - a variety native to the Jura region of France.
The grapes come from estate vineyards located on the steep slopes of the Sil river, in DO Ribeira Sacra. South-oriented, the vines receive a lot of sunlight. Climate is Mediterranean with an Atlantic influence.
Hand-harvested at dawn, the grapes were selected and stomped whole bunch. After that, they were cold-macerated in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels for some hours. Then Algueira Risco Merenzao 2019 was fermented, blended and subsequently transferred into 225-litre French oak barrels, where it was aged for 6 months.
Finally, this red wine from Ribeira Sacra was bottled and aged for a further months before being released onto the market.
Aerate at least 30 minutes before drinking.
Although you can pair it with almost any dish you fancy, this wine is so elegant and subtle that we recommend enjoying it without food.
| Appearance | The red wine Algueira Risco Merenzao is medium ruby with some reddish glints. |
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| Nose | The aromatic qualities of the Merenzao variety are second to none. Violets and red roses, with subtle aromas of ripe cherries, forest floor and earth. The nose becomes ever more complex and expressive as the wine is exposed to air. |
| Palate | This wine of Adega Algueira is truly Burgundian in spirit. Poised and supple, with lots of inner energy, plenty of nuance, a stupendous acidity and round tannins. Medium-long finish with a floral and earthy aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | A rare jewel, Algueira Risco Merenzao 2019 ticks all the boxes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Algueira Risco Merenzao 2017: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 94. Algueria Merenzao 2016: Parker 93. Algueira Merenzao 2011: Enterwine 93. Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Ribeira Sacra |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 6 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Mono-Varietal | Merenzao |
| Pairings | Alone, Birds, bluefish, Bull meat, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Grilled whitefish, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Soup and rice, Stews |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement |
