Oráculo 2021
Crianza red wine from Ribera del Duero. Very old-vines Tinta del País aged for 24 months in French oak barrels.
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Oráculo 2021
Produced by three wine lovers under the brand Hammeken Cellars, the red wine Oráculo is made from seriously old Tinta del País (aka Tempranillo) vineyards located in Ribera del Duero.
More specifically, this Spanish red wine was sourced from 80 to 120-year-old vines located near the village of Peñaranda de Duero, an area with an extreme Continental climate. They are grown at altitudes between 700 and 950 metres above sea level.
Harvested by hand, the grapes were destemmed, gently pressed and cold-macerated for 3 days. Then this old-vines Tinta del País was fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts for 15 days.
After that, the wine Oráculo 2021 was transferred into new 500-litre French oak barrels, where this red wine from Ribera del Duero was aged for 24 months.
Decant this Crianza red wine at least 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Oráculo is deep ruby wih a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Well-balanced, this Tinta del País from Ribera del Duero shows a wonderfully mature aromatic profile, exhibiting a seamless integration of some expressive, pure notes of black fruit - blueberries, bilberries and blackberries - with some hints of moka, cocoa, cigars and Moroccan leather, alongside some earthy, toasted and mineral overtones. |
| Palate | Savoury, intense and velvety, smoothed by the years and slowly reaching its peak, Oráculo from Hammeken Cellars showcases fruit of the highest quality, toasted and gently smokey, underpinned by a mineral and earthy character that points to an exceptional terroir. Super fresh, with a crisp acidity and some mild tannins, the wine has a very long, moreish finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Produced by a passionate and skilfull team, the wine Oráculo 2021 is an ambitious Ribera. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Oráculo 2019: Enterwine 94. Decanter 92. Gold Bacchus. Oráculo 2015: Enterwine 95. Peñín 91. Decanter WWA 2021: 96 points and Gold Medal. Gold Bacchus. Oráculo 2010: Enterwine 94. Parker 93. Peñín 91. Tempranillos al Mundo - Gold Medal. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 24 |
| Peñin Score | 90 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Other guides | Decanter 92. The Drinks Business 90. |
| Mono-Varietal | Tinta del País |
| Pairings | Birds, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement |
