Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2023
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Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2023
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The Bodegas San Alejandro winery produces the red wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas, one of Spain's absolute best values, from 60 to 80-year-old vines. This is a vegan red wine.
Those venerable Grenache vineyards are located in the harsh region of Calatayud, in the northern Spanish province of Aragón, at an altitude of 1,100 metres above sea level.
The grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. After that, this Spanish vegan red wine was aged for 12 months in French oak foudres and 50 hl vats.
Finally, the red wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2023 was naturally filtered and stabilized. Prior to being released, this red wine from Calatayud was aged for a further 6 months in the bottle.
Decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas is deep ruby with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | This varietal Grenache is deep and intense. Expressive aromas of wild strawberries and sour cherries, with hints of black fruit preserve, underbrush, toast and spices. |
| Palate | Savoury and intense, this wine from Bodegas San Alejandro packs flavours of ripe red fruit, with interesting mineral undertones, a dash of undergrowth, and some dim spicy remembrances. Good acidity, ripe tannins and a long, toasted finish. |
| Our personal opinion | A must-have for Grenache lovers, the wine Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2023 is excellent with BBQ'd meat and roast recipes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2022: Enterwine 91. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2021: Enterwine 90. Peñín 92. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2020: Enterwine 90. Parker 92. Peñín 92. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2019: Enterwine 93. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2018: Enterwine 93. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2017: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Parker 90/90+. Silver Medal - International Challenge Wine 2019. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2016: Aged for 10 months in American and French oak barrels. Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2015: Enterwine 93. Parker 90. Peñín 92. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2012: Gold Medal-Grenaches du Monde Contest. Peñín 91. Baltasar Gracián Viñas Viejas 2011: Gold Medal-Bacchus Contest. Peñín 90. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Calatayud |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| 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 |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Goat cheese, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Paté, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
