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Red Wine Frontonio La Cerqueta 2021

Single vineyard organic red wine from Valdejalón. Old-vines Grenache aged for 14 months in oak vats.

Crianza. 14 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 13.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
Grapes Varieties: Grenache Red,
Wineries: Frontonio
P 95 ñ 95 95 95

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: €49.90

Special Price €44.95

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The wine Frontonio La Cerqueta is one of Bodega Frontonio’s Grand Cru wines. The winery is the project of Fernando Mora MW, one of the leading figures of the new wave of Spanish winemakers.

This varietal Spanish red wine is sourced from a 1.18-hectare Grenache plot with slate and limestone soils planted 75+ years ago in La Cerqueta, a lieux-dit sitting at 630 metres of altitude on the outskirts of Alpartir, a village in the Zaragoza province of Aragón.

Besides using animal traction, the Frontonio winery follows the tenets of certified organic agriculture, and is currently in conversion to biodynamic farming (Demeter certification).

The hand-picked grapes went through a full-cluster vinification in open-top concrete vats, with a slow 76- day maceration, during which gentle punch-downs were performed. After finishing the process, this red wine from Valdejalón was aged in oak vats for 14 months.

Bottled in March 2023, the red wine Frontonio La Cerqueta 2021 was stored for over 18 months before hitting the shelves.

4,352 bottles produced.

We suggest gently aerating this organic red wine before drinking.

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Appearance

The red wine Frontonio La Cerqueta is pale purple with some ruby-coloured reflections.

Nose

This old-vines Grenache carries strikingly pure aromas of citrus, orchard fruit and crunchy red berriesm evolvint into smoke, graphite and hints of spices and herbs de Provence. This is a superb expression of the slate soils, showing uncommon finesse and real complexity.

Palate

Bright, linear and exhilarating, with a mineral and salty edge to the berryish fruit, some Nebbiolo-like tannins and a superbly balanced mid palate. This single vineyard red wine from Bodegas Frontonio winery ends with some lively notes of pomegranate, wild herbs and flowers.

Our personal opinion

The wine Frontonio La Cerqueta 2021 is a magnetic, graceful, utterly compelling Grenache from Aragón..

OTHER VINTAGES

Frontonio La Cerqueta 2020:

Parker 94. Peñín 93.

Year 2021
Type Red
D.O. VT Valdejalón
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Organic Yes
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 14
Parker's Score 95
Peñin Score 95
Enterwine's Score 95
Media rating 95
Mono-Varietal Grenache Red
Pairings Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky
Occasion A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
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