Bagús 2021
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Bagús 2021
The wine Bagús is the top-shelf bottle of Bodegas López Cristobal from DO Ribera del Duero.
A varietal Tinta del País (aka Tempranillo), this single vineyard red wine from Ribera del Duero is sourced from Pago Manvirgo, an 85-year-old parcel with calcareous soils planted at 850 metres of altitude.
Because of the uncompromising quality standards of the winery, this "Vino de Pago" is only produced in exceptional vintages.
The grapes were harvested and meticulously selected in the cellar before fermenting in stainless steel tanks. Once the vinification process was completed, the wine Bagús 2021 was aged for 14 months in new 80% French and 20% American oak barrels.
Finally, this Crianza red wine was aged for a further 18 months in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
Decant this Spanish red wine 1 hour before drinking.
5,000 to 8,000 bottles produced - depending on the vintage.
| Appearance | The wine Bagús is deep ruby with a purplish rim. |
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| Nose | This varietal Tinta del País is remarkably deep and pure. Complex aromas of black fruit, liquorice, clove, cardamom, cedar, chocolate, fine leather and withered leaves, underscored by a mineral and earthy note. |
| Palate | This bold Vino de Pago (single vineyard wine) from Bodegas López Cristóbal still shows some rough edges that will mellow within a few years. This is an age-worthy wine, with an exceptional acidity, mighty tannins and a tremendous richness and complexity that only needs some time to settle. Very long finish, with remembrances of balsam, blackcurrants, charcoal, cocoa and spices. |
| Our personal opinion | The remarkable wine Bagús 2021 certainly deserves the attention of every serious aficionado. Impressive ageing potential. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Bagús 2019: Enterwine 93. Bagús 2018: Enterwine 92. Bagús 2014: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 91. Bagús 2012: Enterwine 93. Parker 90. Peñín 90. Bagús 2011: Enterwine 95. Bagús 2010: Parker 90. Peñín 94.
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| 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 | 14 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Mono-Varietal | Tinta del País |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Game animals, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Stew |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
