產區 Wine Region: 西班牙里奧哈 Rioja DOCa, Spain
葡萄品種 Grape variety: 90% 丹魄 Tempranillo, 5% 格拉西亞諾 Graciano, 5% 卡利濃 Mazuelo
陳年潛力 Cellar: 5-24 年/years (2023-2032)
評分 Ratings: Tim Atkin 92
釀造工藝 Vinification:
現由家族第三代成員管理的精品酒莊。莊園持有的果園中,45%的葡萄樹齡已超過80嵗,珍貴的老樹果實配合全新的釀造設施和技術,打造出Juan de Alzate單一產區旗艦系列。一款經24個月橡木桶陳釀、18個月入瓶演化的典藏級丹魄; 不銹鋼桶恆溫發酵;較現代化的酒風充分展現老樹齡品種的獨特風味。
This family business is run by the third generation of vinegrowers in the region. 45% of their vines were planted 80 years ago, with the new winery and technology. A Tempranillo dominated blend from its highly rated single-regional range named “Juan de Alzate”, made from 60 to 80-yeard-old vines, fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, matured 36 months in oak casks, and 18 months in the bottle; showing a good combination of modern and traditional style.
品酒筆記 Tasting Notes:
– 家族經營精品酒莊,精選老樹葡萄限量釀造;
– 在美國橡木桶中陳釀24 個月,在瓶中陳釀18 個月。
– 濃郁、明亮、濃郁的櫻桃、黑色水果、櫻桃、巧克力香氣
– 口感上有黑色水果和木香。 柔和單寧
– 可與野味、蘑菇、醃製奶酪,或搭配餐前小吃或黑巧克力。
– 24 months in American oak barrels and 18 months in the bottle.
– Intense, bright, intense cherry, black fruits, cherry, chocolate aromas
– On the Palate, black fruits, and a woody. Soft tannin
– Pairing with mushrooms, cured cheeses, or with tapas or dark chocolate.