COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Avelino Vegas
REGION
Castilla y Le贸n
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Avelino Vegas Aureo is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain, produced by Bodegas Avelino Vegas. It is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from vines with an average age of 50 years. The winery, established in 1950, is managed by the third generation of the Vegas family, with Cristina Vegas as chief winemaker. The name 'Aureo' is inspired by the golden ratio, representing the wine's aim for perfect proportion and balance. The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 800 and 900 meters, contributing to the wine's character. The winery has expanded its presence to include estates in Ribera del Duero, Rueda, La Rioja, and Cigales, managing over 1,000 hectares of vines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18掳C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Aureo' references the golden ratio, symbolizing balance.
Fact 02
Vines average 50 years old, contributing to wine complexity.
Fact 03
The winery spans four Spanish regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda, La Rioja, and Cigales.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Avelino Vegas Aureo begins with cooling the grapes to 3掳C, followed by selection and destemming without crushing. A five-day cold skin-contact maceration precedes alcoholic fermentation, which is managed at a maximum temperature of 28掳C. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in a combination of barrels, stainless steel tanks, and oval concrete tanks. The wine is then aged for 14 months, with a portion in new French oak barrels and another in concrete tanks.
