Red Wine Hito 2021
Spanish red wine from Ribera del Duero. Varietal Tempranillo aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
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Produced in DO Ribera del Duero, Hito (which can be translated as "milestone") is the entry-level Spanish red wine of Bodegas Cepa 21.
This varietal Tempranillo comes from a single vineyard situated in Castrillo de Duero, in the province of Valladolid. The 2021 vintage was considered "Excellent" by the Ribera del Duero regulatory board.
The grapes were carefull harvested, and then this red wine from Ribera del Duero were fermented in stainless steel tanks for a period of 30 days.
After that, Hito 2021 was aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
Pair this Crianza red wine with Ibérico ham, cold meats o roast recipes.
Appearance | The red wine Hito is medium purple with a bluish hue. |
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Nose | This is a fresh and expressive Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Aromas of black fruit, toast and balsam, with some spicy touches. |
Palate | This wine from Bodegas Cepa 21 is lively and uncomplicated, with flavours of wild berries, smooth tannins and very good freshness. Crisp, long finish. |
Our personal opinion | Excellently priced and impeccably crafted, Hito 2021 is a smart buy. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Hito 2020: Enterwine 91. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 8 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Mono-Varietal | Tempranillo |
Pairings | Aperitif, Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Smoked foods, Stews, Vegetables, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |