Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Forest Floor

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Coconut

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Blackberry

Catania

Catania Crianza Ribera del Duero

Spain, Castilla y León

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.6

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Catania Crianza Ribera del Duero is a distinguished wine from Viñedos y Bodegas Gormaz, a renowned winery founded in 1972. Located in the Soria province of Spain, this region is known for its continental climate and high-altitude vineyards at 900 meters. The wine undergoes fermentation at a controlled temperature for several days. After malolactic fermentation, it is aged for 12-14 months in a mix of new and semi-new French and American oak barrels, and then rounded off with at least 8 months of bottle aging. The result is a well-rounded, rather bold and complex wine that captures the essence of its exceptional terroir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

On the nose, this wine offers a complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by notes of vanilla, cedar, and tobacco.These aromas are a result of the oak aging process, which adds depth and complexity to the wine. When it comes to taste, Catania Crianza Ribera del Duero showcases a harmonious balance between fruitiness and oak influence. The ripe dark fruits detected on the nose translate onto the palate, with additional flavors of black cherries and a touch of spice. The oak aging contributes to a velvety texture and well-integrated tannins, providing structure and a lingering finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Tempranillo

ORIGINS

Winery: Catania

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

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Review