Red Wine Albet i Noya Finca la Milana 2019
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A single vineyard wine, Albet i Noya Finca La Milana is produced from vines 25 to over 100 years old, grown in the heart of Penedès.
Interestingly, this Spanish red wine is a blend of Caladoc - a crossing of Grenache and Malbec created in 1958 - Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) and Merlot. The grapes are sorted from 11 plots of south-oriented vineyards located at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level.
Separately harvested, the grapes were carefully selected and destemmed. Fermentation lasted 8 days, after which the wine was macerated for a period of 18 days.
Then this organic red wine was drawn off and transferred into French oak barrels, where it was aged for 18 months.
Finally, Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2019 from the Albet i Noya winery was neither stabilized nor clarified. To preserve its character, this vegan wine was only delicately filtered before its bottling.
Decant this red wine from Penedès a minimum of 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Albet i Noya La Milana is medium violet with some ruby glints. |
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Nose | This blend of Caladoc, Ull de Llebre and Merlot has an appealing aromatic profile. Complex, ever-evolving notes of wild berries and dry earth, alongside notes of spices and a rich panoply of balsamic remembrances, such as lavender, pine needles, resin and underbush. |
Palate | Medium-bodied and smooth, this Crianza red wine produced by bodega Albet i Noya is fruit-driven and terroir-bound.There is a gentle mineral core, with some ripe tannins, a great acidity and a long, savoury finish with remembrances of black fruit and some bitter and earthy notes. |
Our personal opinion | Unconventional and nicely crafted, Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2019 certainly deserves a try. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2018: Enterwine 92. Peñín 93. Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - 92 points & Silver Medal. Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2016: Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 92. Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2015: Enterwine 92. Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2013: Same blend plus Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 13 months in oak. Enterwine 92. Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wines Awards UK 2017. Bronze Medal - Challenge Millésime Bio 2017 France. Albet i Noya Finca La Milana 2012: Peñín 92. Guia de Vins de Catalunya (blind tasting) 9,42/10. Mundus Vini Biofach 2015: Grand Gold Medal. Millésime Bio 2016: Silver Medal. Vinum Nature Organic Wine Fair: Silver Leaf. |
Year | 2019 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Penedès |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | Yes |
Organic | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels from Allier |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Percentage of variety | Caladoc, Ull de Llebre, Merlot. |
Pairings | Birds, Cured cheeses, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |