Cair Cuvée 2023
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Cair Cuvée 2023
The wine Cair Cuvée is made by Dominio de Cair, the Ribera del Duero brand of the well-known Luis Cañas winery from La Rioja.
Made from the youngest vines of the winery (20-25 years of age), this Ribera del Duero red wine is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Merlot. Interestingly, the Merlot vineyard is located at an altitude of 950 metres, a key factor in allowing the grapes to ripen steadily and slowly.
The grapes were destemmed, fermented in stainless steel tanks and then transferred into French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels, where this Spanish red wine was aged for 9 months.
Prior to its release, the red wine Cair Cuvée 2023 was aged for a further 6 months in the cellar before its release.
This is a very versatile Crianza red wine.
| Appearance | The red wine Cair Cuvée is medium purple with some violet glints. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend of Tempranillo and Merlot opens with some aromas of mulberries and blackberries, nuanced by notes of clay and graphite. In the background there appear some sweet spices, and some lactic and toffee remembrances, underpinned by a subtle smoky background. |
| Palate | This Ribera del Duero red wine of Bodegas Cair has a crisp, uplifting acidity, some mild tannins and a lively passage through the palate. Long finish with some berryish and earthy notes. |
| Our personal opinion | Remarkably fresh, the wine Cair Cuvée 2023 pairs particularly well with hearty dishes thanks to its excellent acidity. This is a nice Ribera del Duero red wine by Luis Cañas. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Cair Cuvée 2022: Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. T. Atkin 91. Cair Cuvée 2020: Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. Cair Cuvée 2019: Enterwine 91. Cair Cuvée 2018: Enterwine 91. Cair Cuvée 2017: Enterwine 91. Cair Cuvée 2016: Enterwine 91. Cair Cuvée 2015: Enterwine 91. Cair Cuvée 2014: Enterwine 91. Cair Cuvée 2011: Peñín 91. |
| Year | 2023 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Media rating | 90 |
| Other guides | Tim Atkin: 91 points. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 85%, Merlot 15%. |
| Pairings | bluefish, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegitables sauces, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
