Red Wine Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras 2022
Crianza red wine from Calatayud. Varietal old-vines Grenache aged for 10 months in concrete eggs and Austrian oak vats.
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The wine Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras is a compelling expression of the Grenache from Aragón made by bodega Cuevas de Arom, the joint project of Fernando Mora MW, head of Bodegas Frontonio, and the wine coop from Calatayud Bodegas San Alejandro.
This varietal Spanish red wine is sourced from old-vines Grenache planted in quartzite and slate soils at 800+ metres above sea level.
After being harvested by hand, the grapes went through a 50% full-cluster vinification in concrete vats with manual pump-overs. After completing the process, this red wine from Calatayud was aged for 10 months in concrete eggs and a 30 hl Austrian oak vat.
Bottled in September 2024, the red wine Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras 2022 from DO Calatayud was stored for 12 months before hitting the shelves.
7,188 bottles produced.
Let this Crianza red wine breathe before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras is medium ruby with some purplish reflections. |
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| Nose | Fresh and expressive, this old vines Grenache has beguiling aromatics of raspberry and redcurrant, with a hint of rhubarb and lively intimations of rosemary, thyme and lavender, with a mineral edge. |
| Palate | Sleek and vibrant, with a saline and stony sensation giving a savoury edge to the crunchy red fruit, some powdery tannins and a lively acidity. This wine of bodega Cuevas de Arom winery ends with a note of undergrowth, spices and mountain air. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras 2022 has focus and purity. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Cuevas de Arom As Ladieras 2020: Peñín 94. Parker 93. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Calatayud |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 10 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 10 |
| Parker's Score | 93 |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Other guides | James Suckling: 91 puntos. |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled whitefish, Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted white meats, semi-curred cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Vegetables, Vegitables sauces |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
