Vega Clara - Mario | Ribera del Duero DO
Red wine | Spain, CASTILLA Y LEON | 2022
A very refined, balanced, and at the same time intense wine. We taste a wide range of diverse aromas: wild blackberries, dried fruits, toast, and subtle roasted peppers. Powerful yet creamy, soft and integrated tannins caress the palate. The acidity, in turn, provides a lively, delicate, and playful mouthfeel. A beautiful gift from Mother Nature, always elegant, always Mario.
€28.86
23.85
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
16-17°C
Type
Red wine
Country
Spain
Vintage
2022
Storage (years)
+ 7-10
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
CASTILLA Y LEON
Grape varieties
Tempranillo (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)
Viticulture
Traditional
Vinification
The vineyards are between 60 and 80 years old. The grapes undergo a rigorous manual selection process. Harvesting took place at the end of September. For Mario, classic French vinification methods are used, whereby the two grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo) are vinified separately in 6,500-liter stainless steel tanks and 8,000-liter concrete tanks. The malolactic fermentation is carried out in 225 L oak barrels. Two types of oak are used for the barrel aging: American Missouri oak barrels (25%) and French Allier oak barrels (75%). The wine is then aged for a further 15 months before bottling.
Flavour profile
Taste profile
Complex generous
Food pairing
Stew | Game | Leg of lamb
About Vega Clara
Vega Clara owns 12 hectares of vineyards. The winery is located about 30 km east of Valladolid. All vineyards are situated in the village of Quintanilla de Onésimo, on the famous Golden Mile of Ribera del Duero. Vega Clara’s vineyards are divided into two different plots of land, located on opposite sides of the village, at altitudes of 720 and 800 meters above sea level. In total, three red grape varieties are cultivated, producing wines with remarkable aromas.
