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Robert Parker Wine Advocate:

The 2021 El Bosque comes from 1.482 hectares planted in 1973 on deep gravel soils that produce powerful wines. It fermented in oak vats after a cold maceration and matured in new barrels, mostly French (5% were built with oak from central Europe), for 18 months. It has the refreshing effect of the cooler year with more freshness and nice balance. It's a powerful and generously oaked modern expression of Rioja, with more aromatics from the élevage than La Nieta from their project in Páganos. 5,000 bottles were filled in July 2023. Drink Date 2025-2036. Rating 96/100. -Luis Gutiérrez-

Vinous:

The 2021 Finca El Bosque is 100% Tempranillo. It hails from the El Bosque vineyard, planted in 1973 on cascajo gravel soils next to the Ebro River in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels—95% French and 5% Slovenian—this purplish wine unfolds blackberry and sour cherry aromas, accompanied by balsamic and spice notes. Dry, juicy and taut on the palate, the compact and finely textured tannins linger long with an intense, flavorful finish. Distinct from other wines of the Sierra Cantabria Winery, the Finca El Bosque stands out due to the unique character of the vineyard. Drink Date 2024-2040. Rating 95/100. -Joaquín Hidalgo-

James Suckling:

Profound, complex yet still accessible, with plenty of anise, dark spices, black pepper, cocoa powder, espresso, graphite, iodine and blackberries. Tight and super polished, with ripe, juicy fruit and a long, powdery finish. A vinous Rioja that delivers pleasure. Drink or hold. Rating 96/100. -JamesSuckling.com-

WineEnthusiast.com:

Aromas of black cherry, chocolate and candied violet emanate from the glass. Dark ruby to the eye, this wine has cassis, blackberry, butterscotch, cherry pipe tobacco and cocoa powder flavors. Rating 96/100. -WineEnthusiast.com-

Guia Penin:

Stil: warm, üppig. Farbe: tiefes Kirschrot. Aroma: trockene Kräuter, weiches Eichenholz, reifes Obst, dunkle Früchte, Röstaromen. Mund: reife Früchte, würzig, reife Tannine, geschmackvoll. Bewertung 95/100. -Guia Penin-

Winery:

VARIETY :

100% Tempranillo. 

VINEYARDS: 

Property vineyard, El Bosque, located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. 1.48 Has. Planted in 1973. Soils of calcareous clay; abundance of gravel and small rounded stones on surface. Year of plantation: 1973. High density plantings on trellis. Environmental integrated agriculture cultivation, applying a viticulture respectful with the environment, following the biorhythms of the plant. Organic fertilization every 2 years. 

ELABORATION:

 Destemmed by hand with a rigorous selection of every grape. Fermented in French oak barrels with autochthonous yeast selected from our own vineyards. Pissage and punch down twice a day during the fi rst 8 days of fermentation and once a day during the last 5 days of fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels (95%) and Central European oak barrels. 18 months in new French (95%) and Center-European (5%) Bordelaise oak barrels. 

TASTING NOTES: 

Very clear aromas of ripe black fruits, fi ne woods, patisserie spices, dark chocolate... In the mouth it is very fi ne; intense and full-bodied, rounded, with a wide range of subtle sensations and an opulent fi nish.