COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Finca Villacreces
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Finca Villacreces 2019 is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero in Castilla y León, Spain. Produced by Bodega Finca Villacreces, it is a Crianza wine primarily made from Tempranillo, with contributions from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate is situated in Quintanilla de Onésimo, within the renowned 'Golden Mile' of Ribera del Duero, and features vineyards over 40 years old cultivated using organic farming criteria. The Antón family, owners of the estate since 2007, emphasizes the quality of the terroir and sustainable viticulture. The wine is known for its balance of power and elegance, stemming from the blend of grape varieties and the heterogeneity of the estate's plots.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards border those of the legendary Vega Sicilia.
Fact 02
Estate has historical ties to a Franciscan monastery.
Fact 03
Uses organic farming principles.
Fact 04
Older brother to the popular Pruno wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Finca Villacreces 2019 is produced using grapes from vines over 40 years old. The harvest is manual with a double selection process. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in wooden vats and concrete tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, wooden vats, and French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for approximately 14-15 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. Production volumes are carefully managed, with specific numbers of bottles and magnums produced annually.
