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Viña Sastre

Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero

Spain, Castilla y León

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero is a remarkable wine that showcases the best of the Ribera del Duero appellation in Spain. Produced by a renowned winery, this wine is crafted from grapes grown in the prestigious Pago de Santa Cruz vineyard. The vineyard's unique features, such as its high altitude and limestone-rich soil, contribute to the wine's exceptional quality. With meticulous winemaking techniques, this Gran Reserva is aged for an extended period, resulting in a wine that exudes elegance and complexity. It offers a rich and full-bodied style, with intense flavors of dark fruits, well-integrated oak, and a long, lingering finish. Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero is a true gem for wine enthusiasts seeking a premium and age-worthy wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero is an exceptional wine from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain.The Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva is a top-tier offering from Viña Sastre, representing the pinnacle of their winemaking prowess. It is crafted from carefully selected Tempranillo grapes grown in the prestigious Santa Cruz vineyard, which imparts unique characteristics to the wine. On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by elegant notes of vanilla, cedar, and tobacco. These aromas are a testament to the wine's extended aging in oak barrels, which contributes to its complexity and depth. The wine is full-bodied, with a velvety texture that coats the mouth. Flavors of black cherries, cassis, and licorice dominate, complemented by subtle hints of spice and leather. The tannins are well-integrated, providing structure and a lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression. This Gran Reserva is a wine of great elegance and finesse, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship of Viña Sastre. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a sophisticated and age-worthy red wine. While it can be enjoyed now, it also has the potential to further develop and evolve with additional cellaring.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2050

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Tempranillo

ORIGINS

Winery: Viña Sastre

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

4.4

0 Review