Phincas Thousand Mils 2020
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Phincas Thousand Mils 2020
Ecológico
The maverick winemaker David Sampedro Gil, founder and owner of bodega DSG Vineyards, crafts the splendid white wine Phincas Thousand Mils from a blend of grapes sorted from two vineyards, Finca Lali and Finca La Abejera, located in Rioja Alavesa.
The main variety of this Spanish white wine is Viura (aka Macabeo), sourced from vineyards planted in 1910. It is complemented with a 25% of Malvasía, White Grenache, Palomino and Cayetana, and a 10% of other white varieties.
The harvest of this organic white wine was carried out, as with all of the wines made by David Sampedro – one of La Rioja's new "terroirists" - following the specifications of the biodynamic calendar.
The grapes were destemmed, gently stomped and spontaneously fermented in tanks with native yeasts. After that, Phincas Thousand Mils 2020 was aged for 36 months in French oak barrels with frequent lees-stirrings.
Aerate this white wine from Rioja at least 30 minutes before drinking.
Pair this Crianza white wine with shrimp, white meat dishes and baked fish recipes.
2,388 bottles produced.
| Appearance | The white wine Phincas Thousand Mils is medium yellow with golden and amber tinges. |
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| Nose | Deeply mineral and remarkably complex, this blend of Viura, White Grenache, Malvasía, Palomino, Cayetana and other white varieties suggests hints of white fruit, touches of mint and honey, and notes of exotic spices, white flowers, toasted wood, white tea and balsam. |
| Palate | The ageing on lees has given this wine from Bodegas Bhilar and DSG Vineyards a luscious mouthfeel that, nevertheless, does not prevent the wine from being fresh. Notes of flowers and citrus, with remembrances of spices over a deep, complex mineral background. Intricate and layered, with a lively acidity and a very long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The age-worthy white wine Phincas Thousand Mils 2020 has a truly distinctive personality, reminiscent of the great Rioja whites of yore. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Phincas Thousand Milks 2019: Enterwine 94. Phincas Thousand Milks 2018: Enterwine 94. Parker 92. Phincas Thousand Milks 2016: Enterwine 94. Parker 93. Phincas Thousand Milks 2013: Enterwine 94. Phincas Thousand Milks 2011: Enterwine 94. Phincas Thousand Milks 2010: Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 12.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 36 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Viura, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasía, Palomino, Cayetana, Otras variedades blancas. |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Boullabaise, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Risotto, Rosted piglet, Stew, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fresh and dry, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
