COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Dominio de Atauta
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dominio de Atauta is a benchmark estate located in the unique, high-altitude Atauta Valley within the Soria province, at the extreme eastern edge of Ribera del Duero. Founded in 2000, the winery is dedicated to preserving an extraordinary heritage of pre-phylloxera Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) vines, some of which are over 150 years old. Situated at elevations between 940 and 1,010 meters, these ancient vineyards thrive in a harsh continental climate with extreme diurnal temperature shifts. The estate meticulously manages over 600 micro-plots, blending fruit from 25 distinct terroirs to craft a wine that reflects the complex limestone and sandy soils of the valley, offering a unique combination of power, elegance, and mineral freshness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyards are planted with pre-phylloxera, un-grafted vines ranging from 120 to over 160 years old.
Fact 02
At nearly 1,000 meters elevation, these are among the highest altitude vineyards in Spain.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage marked the first September harvest in the history of Bodegas Dominio de Atauta due to extreme summer heat.
Fact 04
Yields are incredibly low, often producing less than one bottle of wine per vine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2022 vintage was marked by an exceptionally early harvest starting in September to preserve natural acidity during a hot, dry growing season. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a double selection process. Fermentation is conducted by individual terroir plots using indigenous yeasts in a combination of open wooden vats and concrete tanks. The wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (15% new and 85% used), followed by an additional 4 to 5 months of settling in large 5,200-liter French oak vats (tinas) before bottling, resulting in a total wood aging period of 18 to 19 months.
