Pago de Vallegarcía Petit Hipperia is a Spanish red wine hailing from the Vino de la Tierra de Castilla region. This wine, with 31 hectares of estate vineyards featuring weathered shale and quartzite soils on a sandy base, offers a dry blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. Its vinification includes temperature-controlled maceration and fermentation for 72 hours at 10°C, followed by biological malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. It matures further in French oak barrels, resulting in a fresh, fruity wine with subtle wood notes, full structure, and a lingering finish. Pair with game, leg of lamb, rabbit, or goose, and serve at 18°C.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Experience the brilliance of Pago de Vallegarcía Petit Hipperia, a wine that captivates from the first pour.This wine, adorned with a vibrant cherry-red hue, invites you to a sensory journey.
On the palate, it reveals a remarkable fullness and structure, offering a symphony of fruitiness and delicate toasty nuances that gracefully culminate in a long-lasting and enduring finish.
Its bouquet is a testament to freshness and fruitiness, with subtle hints of wood adding depth to the aromatic profile.
Served at an optimal temperature of 18°C, Pago de Vallegarcía Petit Hipperia pairs seamlessly with game dishes, succulent leg of lamb, tender rabbit, or a flavorful goose feast.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Pago de Vallegarcía
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