Bodega Otazu Altar 2009

87/100

@bodegaotazu Altar 2009

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100% Cabernet Sauvignon on gravel and clay soil, highly selected bunch goes into a cold maceration before fermentation. It age 18 months in French oak and is made in limited quantities. This vintage only 6850 bottles

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This is 1 of the 15 rare Vino de Pago wine, the highest Appellation of the Spanish wine classification

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Black currant Damson smoked wood toasted chocolate espresso coffee Black pepper licorice tar semi dried red plum

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Full body

Med plus acidity

High ripe tannins

High alcohol 14.5%

Pronounced intensity

Med plus finish

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The wine is outstanding, despite its big structure the wine is held well with the great acidity. The wine lacks a touch of complexity and also a bit of finish to be high outstanding however it is fantastic with rich food as dry aged rib eye

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