COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tinto Fino
PRODUCER
Bodegas Antidoto
REGION
Ribera del Duero
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Hormiga de Antídoto 2021 is a red wine from Bodegas Antídoto, located in the Ribera del Duero D.O. in Spain. It is made exclusively from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes sourced from pre-phylloxera vines planted in 1922, situated at altitudes between 950-1000 meters in the Soria province. The producer, Bodegas Antídoto, was founded by Bertrand Sourdais and David Hernando with a focus on preserving and renewing the winemaking traditions of the region through the careful cultivation of old vines and unique terroirs. The 2021 vintage is described as a particularly successful year for this cuvée, characterized by ripeness and freshness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Hormiga' translates to 'The Ant'.
Fact 02
Vines are approximately 100 years old, planted in 1922.
Fact 03
Sourced from pre-phylloxera vines.
Fact 04
Vineyards are cultivated organically.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Hormiga de Antídoto 2021 is produced from hand-harvested Tinto Fino grapes. The grapes undergo fermentation for 18 days in stainless steel tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts and a slow fermentation process. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, with 30% of these being new. The vineyards are cultivated using organic methods.
