Carro de Leña 12 Meses Tinto 2023

Carro de Leña 12 Meses Tinto, a wine hailing from the prestigious Golden Mile of Ribera del Duero, specifically from Valbuena de Duero. This 100% Tempranillo red wine represents the Castilian-Leonese terroir, crafted with selected grapes from old vines and harvested by hand. Its 12-month aging in French and American oak barrels grants it great aromatic complexity and a captivating, elegant structure.

This wine has been awarded Grand Gold at the 2024 VinoVarietal Competition and a Bronze medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards. In the glass, it displays a deep cherry red color with violet hues. Its bouquet is a symphony of ripe red and black fruit notes, black plum, intertwined with elegant touches of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, licorice, and a subtle background of chocolate and mint provided by its noble aging. On the palate, Carro de Leña is voluminous, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, with refreshing acidity and polished tannins leading to a long and persistent finish. This wine promises to evolve favorably in the bottle, making it a safe investment for your personal cellar or the ideal gift for fine wine lovers.

Tasting Notes

Carro de Leña 12 Meses Tinto Appearance: Deep cherry red with violet rims. Nose: High aromatic intensity with notes of forest fruits, black plum, violets, spices (nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon), vanilla, licorice, and hints of chocolate and mint. Palate: Flavorful, full-bodied, and with excellent acidity. Polished tannins, ripe red fruit, and a long, elegant, persistent finish.

Value Points

1.Exclusive Terroir: From Valbuena de Duero (Golden Mile of Ribera del Duero). 2. Premium Aging: 12 months in French and American oak barrels. 3. Grape: 100% Tempranillo from old vines with manual harvest. 4. Awards: Grand Gold VinoVarietal 2024, Decanter Bronze 2024, and 92 Points Club Oenologique.

Service Protocol

Ideal serving temperature: 16-18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes before consumption is recommended to oxygenate and release all its aromatic complexity. Perfect pairing with roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, Iberian "pluma," big game dishes (venison, wild boar), and cured sheep cheeses. Use a Bordeaux-style glass to enhance its expression.