Arzuaga La Planta is a premium red wine produced by Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro in the Ribera del Duero appellation of Spain. The vineyards are located at high altitudes, which results in a longer growing season and a unique terroir that imparts distinct flavors to the grapes. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including aging in French and American oak barrels for 4 months. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with intense aromas of black fruit, vanilla, and spices, and a long, smooth finish. Arzuaga La Planta is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the complexity and elegance of a well-crafted red wine.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This full-bodied wine offers a rich nose of ripe dark fruits, including plums and blackcurrants.On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Flavors of sweet tobacco, roasted coffee, and black pepper linger on the finish. Enjoy this elegant and complex wine with a variety of dishes, from grilled steak to creamy pasta.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: Arzuaga
Region: Castilla y León
Castilla y Léon is one of Spain's largest and most important wine regions, located in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a region rich in viticultural history and with a continental climate.
Castilla y Léon has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The region has been producing wine ever since, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in Spain