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Eguren Ugarte - Reserva 2017

Producer
Eguren Ugarte
Blend
5% Graciano
95% Tempranillo
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
UPC
0 15643 42308 6
Red Wine
Verified Stock
9215-17
Product Ratings
James Suckling 91pt

Dusty spices with cherries and berries. Touches of nougat and pine cone. Sappy and tight on the palate, with a medium body and a medium-long finish. 95% tempranillo and 5% graciano.

by James Suckling, 2024

Vinification

Alcoholic Fermentation: 6 days.
Maceration: 18 days.
Maximum Temp.: 29°C
Over pumpings: 3/ day.
Malolactic Fermentation: In vat.

MISC

Vineyards:
Name: Las Mangadas, Mondiate.
Year of planting: 1965.
Kilograms/hectare: 4.500. Analysis:
Total Acidity: 5.4.
Free Sulfurous Acid: 22.
UV Index: 51.
Volatile Acidity: 0.6.
Residual Sugar: 1.2.
Colour Intensity: 7.3.
Malic Acid: 0.08.

Ageing

Barrel: 20 months.
Rackings: 4.
Bottle: 22 months.

Tasting notes

Color: Underdeveloped hue of red fruit.
Nose: Broad range of aromas and especially excellent integration of the barrel with a very expressive fruit.
Palate: A particularly well-balanced wine with mature, powerful tannin.