Red Wine Predicador 2021

Crianza red wine from Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuela (Carignan) aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.

Crianza. 16 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Grapes Varieties: Graciano, Mazuela, Tempranillo,
Wineries: Bodega Contador
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Availability: In stock

€25.25
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One of La Rioja's best-known modern wines, the red wine Predicador is crafted by oenologist Benjamín Romeo, one of the great names of the Spanish winemaking scene.

The 2021 vintage of this Spanish red wine is made basically from Tempranillo, complemented with Graciano and Mazuela (Carignan). The vines, between 20 and 35 years of age, are scattered over 16 plots located in the towns of Briones and San Vicente de la Sonsierra.

Produced by Bodega Contador, the grapes were manually collected and selected twice.

After a careful vinification in truncated cone-shaped oak vats, this Crianza red wine was aged for 16 months in 2nd year French oak barrels.

Finally, the red wine Predicador 2021 was clarified and filtered prior to its bottling.

Decant this Rioja red wine 40-60 minutes before drinking.

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Appearance

The red wine Predicador is medium violet with a garnet rim.

Nose

This blend of Tempranillo with a spark of Graciano and Mazuela is complex and layered. Suggestions of blackberries, cherries and damson, with a pinch of spices, a salty hint and notes of tobacco, coffee and aromatic herbs. There is a subtle mineral background.

Palate

A great example of modern Rioja, this red wine from Bodega Contador is bold and meaty, with lively flavours of yummy red fruit, a well-integrated touch of oak, remarkable acidity and lively tannins that will soon be fully integrated with the wine. Very smooth, with a long, fruity finish and an overall pleasant sensation.

Our personal opinion

Both literally and metaphorically, the red wine Predicador 2021 is a top hat wine. Elegant and delicious.

OTHER VINTAGES

Predicador 2020:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. Suckling 92.

Predicador 2020:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. Suckling 92.

Predicador 2019:

Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92. J. Suckling 92.

Predicador 2018:

Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 93. J. Suckling 92. T. Atkin 92.

Predicador 2017:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Tim Atkin 92.

Predicador 2017:

Enterwine 92. Parker 93. Peñín 92. James Suckling 91.

Predicador 2015:

Enterwine 92. Parker 93. Peñín 93.

Predicador 2014:

Tempranillo,complemented with Grenache and Viura. Parker 92. Peñín 93. Enterwine 91.

Predicador 2013:

96% Tempranillo, 2% Grenache, 1% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo. Aged for 16 months in oak. Peñín 93.

Predicador 2012:

92 % Tempranillo, 4% Graciano and 4% Mazuelo. Aged for 19 months in oak. Peñín 93.

Year 2021
Type Red
D.O. Rioja
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 40-60 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 16
Enterwine's Score 93
Media rating 93
Percentage of variety Tempranillo 98%, Graciano 1%, Mazuela 1%.
Pairings Birds, Chocolate, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken
Taste Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
3 Reviews
predicador
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Combination of garnacha and tempranillo works really well. We are in the presence of a new Rioja classic.
Review by (Posted on 15 November 2017)
Sense títol
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Quite a powerful wine and very concentrated with a deep and intense cherry red colour.
Review by (Posted on 9 March 2016)
Sense títol
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It is a very intense wine with a perfect combination between fruit and wood.
For me it is a very good wine.
Review by (Posted on 3 March 2016)
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