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Dominio del Aguila Ribera Del Duero Reserva 2012

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94+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2012 Reserva is cropped from a year where some wines turned around, and can be fresher than what was anticipated from a very warm and dry vintage. It's a blend of old vineyards in different parts of the village of La Aguilera, mostly slopes where the Tempranillo is interplanted with other red and white varieties, so the wine contains approximately 10% of other assorted red grapes and 5% whites, all Albillo in this case. The nose is aromatic, quite showy, with ripe cherries and black raspberries, some smoky and oak aromas, and a lactic touch denoting youth. The palate is somehow austere, with those chalky tannins from the soils and juicy fruit, quite balanced with a clear Ribera del Duero character, slightly earthy, call it rustic if you want. This has the stuffing and balance to age nicely in bottle. I see this as a slightly riper version of the 2010, much fresher than 2011. A Ribera for the long haul. 5,000 bottles produced.

Technical Details

Blend Mainly Tempranillo and small percentage of other varieties (Blanca del País, Bobal, Garnacha, Tempranillo Gris)
Winemaker Jorge Monzón
Country Spain
Region Castilla y León
Appellation Ribera del Duero
Vineyard La Aguilera
Farming Method Certified Organic
Oak Neutral French oak barrels
Aging / Cooperage 35 months
Alcohol 14%
Production 416 cases

Dominio del Aguila Ribera Del Duero Reserva 2012

Name: Dominio del Aguila Ribera Del Duero Reserva 2012
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1003581
Price: 89.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Tempranillo | Castilla y León

WA94+

Certified Organic

$150.00

$89.95

750ML

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Wine Advocate hits the profile on the nose, "The nose is aromatic, quite showy, with ripe cherries and black raspberries, some smoky and oak aromas, and a lactic touch denoting youth. The palate is somehow austere, with those chalky tannins from the soils and juicy fruit, quite balanced with a clear Ribera del Duero character, slightly earthy, call it rustic if you want."

About The Producer

Dominio del Aguila is a family-owned winery in Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region, dedicated to crafting expressive wines from Garnacha and other native varieties. With a focus on old-vine vineyards, careful canopy management, and balanced yields, the estate produces wines that showcase both fruit intensity and mineral precision. Dominio del Aguila is known for approachable yet sophisticated wines that combine traditional Spanish winemaking with modern stylistic refinement.

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