Cepa 21 - Malabrigo 2019

Country: Spain Region: Ribera del Duero

Varietal: Tempranillo

Vintage: 2019

Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Cepa 21

Cellar up to 10 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour.

Founded in 2007 by brothers José and Javier Moro, the third generation of Bodegas Emilio Moro, Bodegas Cepa 21 is located on a small promontory surrounded by the estate's vineyards and with a wonderful view. The estate's vineyards extend over 50 hectares, on loamy sand and clay soils, with a northerly orientation. These factors guarantee a perfect and progressive maturation, which results in fresh and complex wines. Bodegas Cepa 21 wines are widely known throughout the world for their delicacy and elegance.

Malabrigo, of which only 5,000 bottles are produced per year, is the most iconic wine of Bodegas Cepa 21. The Tempranillo grapes are harvested in a single variety. The Tempranillo grapes are harvested from vineyards located on north-facing slopes, exposed to the wind, and on sandy-clay soil with abundant pebbles. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and the finished wine rests for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

The color is intense with cherry red tones and light purple hues. The aromatic profile is broad and complex, with notes of ripe black fruits and spices, balsamic aromas and some hints of coffee. On the palate, the wine is round and enveloping, mature and balanced. It has velvety tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is long and recalls smoky notes. It pairs well with game pâté and roast pork tenderloin with mushrooms.

"This deep-garnet-colored wine has aromas of cassis, cocoa powder and a touch of baking spice. Luxurious tannins backdrop the blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and black olive flavors, with a hint of dried herbes de Provence that persists into the enduring finish."

95/100, Wine Enthusiast