Tesalia 2020
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Tesalia 2020
Located in Arcos de la Frontera, on the foothills of Sierra de Grazalema, within the VT Cádiz Designation, Bodega Tesalia is the personal project of Richard Golding, an Englishman enamoured with Andalusia.
The 2020 vintage of Tesalia, the flagship Spanish red wine of the winery, has a very interesting composition; namely, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Tintilla de Rota and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Situated in a privileged area which receives the cooling influence of both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, the grapevines are planted in poor, clayey-limestone soils, and receive a huge amount of sunlight. Growing conditions, in sum, could hardly better.
The grapes were harvested at night by hand. Once in the cellar, they were cold-macerated for 4 days to preserve their aromatic compounds. Separately vinified, alcoholic fermentation lasted about 20 days. Once the process was completed, the red wine Tesalia 2020 was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels before being bottled.
This is characterful Crianza red wine. Sunny, saline and subtle.
| Appearance | The red wine Tesalia is medium purple with a bluish rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Petit Verdot, Syrah, Tintilla de Rota and Cabernet Sauvignon has a very original nose. Over a mineral background, there is succulent ripe black fruit, blackberries and blackcurrants, with a distinctive herbal note, some spicy and toasted notes, and a most peculiar remembrance of incense. |
| Palate | Deep, juicy and extremely moreish, this wine of Bodega Tesalia shows a great balance between fruit and oak ageing. Well-defined, this red wine from Cádiz has an excellent acidity and a complexity which is still unfolding. Long finish with deep remembrances of black fruit and an elegantly bitter touch. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Tesalia 2020 seamlessly combines a deep Andalusian character with an international flair. Utterly captivating. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Tesalia 2019: Enterwine 92. Tesalia 2017: Enterwine 92. Decanter WWA 2022 - 92 points & Silver Medal. Tesalia 2016: Enterwine 92. Peñín 91. Vinous Media 93. Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 92. Decanter WWA 91. Aperitif. Guía Proensa 2020 91. Tesalia 2015: Peñín 91. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | VT Cádiz |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| 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 | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Petit Verdot 50%, Syrah 20%, Tintilla de Rota 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%. |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled whitefish, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
