Benjamin Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, Macan Clasico, 2012, Rioja
€40
Out of stock
“Very dark black cherry colour. Highly scented with a complex mix of sweet oak, pure, singing black fruit and a fragrant orange note. Under the initial sweetness is a dark savoury intensity that has a more rocky character. Unexpectedly fresh and juicy on the palate, with finesse to the tannins and again that dark savoury quality. Not sure I would put this in Rioja if I tasted it blind but it has lovely harmony. Very youthful still. For drinking pleasure, this is more approachable than the Macán 2012, but I wouldn’t broach it yet.” Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Producer
Benjamin Rothschild & Vega Sicila
Vintage
2012
Origin
Spain
Region
Rioja
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
Size
750ml
Alcohol Content
13-14%
Drinking Window
Now-2027
Closure
Cork
Style Guide
Still
Benjamin Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, Macan Clasico, 2012, Rioja
€40
Out of stock
“Very dark black cherry colour. Highly scented with a complex mix of sweet oak, pure, singing black fruit and a fragrant orange note. Under the initial sweetness is a dark savoury intensity that has a more rocky character. Unexpectedly fresh and juicy on the palate, with finesse to the tannins and again that dark savoury quality. Not sure I would put this in Rioja if I tasted it blind but it has lovely harmony. Very youthful still. For drinking pleasure, this is more approachable than the Macán 2012, but I wouldn’t broach it yet.” Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Read More
Producer
Benjamin Rothschild & Vega Sicila
Vintage
2012
Origin
Spain
Region
Rioja
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
Size
750ml
Alcohol Content
13-14%
Drinking Window
Now-2027
Closure
Cork
Style Guide
Still
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Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Gregor Jagermeister
90 pts Given the quality of the Crianza I really was delighted to find this Reserva, needs way more time to fully flower however, still very enjoyable for me now. The Crianza is ready now, but this shows sleeping intensity and great future potential and longevity, wait a few years however.
Typical earthy red fruit with good use of oak, dusty vanilla. Weighty, full with a long finish, it will be a star in the future.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
-
Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
