Castilla Y Leon
Castilla y León, a prestigious wine region in north-western Spain, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, ancient vineyards, and rich winemaking traditions, Castilla y León offers a captivating selection of wines that epitomize the region's winemaking excellence.
One of the most famous vineyards in Castilla y León is Bodegas Emilio Moro, a family-owned winery that has become a benchmark for quality wines. Their wines, such as Emilio Moro and Malleolus, are highly regarded for their elegance, depth, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Castilla y León is celebrated for its red wines, with the Ribera del Duero and Toro regions leading the way. Vineyards like Vega Sicilia, Pingus, and Dominio del Águila produce world-class red wines that showcase the region's mastery in crafting bold, complex, and age-worthy wines. These wines express rich flavours of ripe dark fruit, earthy undertones, velvety tannins, and a remarkable sense of place.
The region is also known for its white wines, with the Rueda and Bierzo regions standing out. Vineyards such as Marqués de Riscal, Naia, and Dominio de Tares produce exceptional white wines that exhibit vibrant acidity, citrus flavours, and a refreshing crispness. In Bierzo, red wines made from the Mencía grape variety are also highly acclaimed for their finesse and elegance.
Castilla y León's fine wines beautifully reflect the region's diverse landscapes, from the rolling hills of Ribera del Duero to the rugged terrain of Toro and the green valleys of Rueda and Bierzo. The wines of Castilla y León are a testament to the region's winemaking legacy and unwavering commitment to quality.
Explore the flavours of Castilla y León's fine wines and embark on a remarkable journey of taste and tradition. Whether you're savoring a robust Ribera del Duero red, a crisp Rueda white, or a nuanced Bierzo red, Castilla y León's wines promise an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of this esteemed Spanish wine region.
Castilla Y Leon
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€5,738.92 |
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Vinous (95)Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed, spice-accented aromas of black raspberry, smoky minerals and potpourri. Very young and slow to open, offering explosive red and dark fruit flavors and intense minerality, with a sexy note of candied rose. Round, ripe and seamless, with superb finishing clarity that features seductive floral and spice nuance and only a hint of tannins. This wine reminded me of a great Chambertin-Clos de Beze from Rousseau. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€971.32 |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 100 (TA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,361.20 |
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Tim Atkin MW (100)Vega Sicilia Único Reserva 2010 (14%) Perfection is as rare in wine as it is in most things in life, but this is a stunning Único, reflecting the quality of one of the greatest vintages of the last century. Blended with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, as it was in 2009, it's still a very youthful wine right now, with closeknit tannins, thrilling acidity, layers of spices, fresh earth, tobacco, red and black fruits, some oak sweetness and a wonderfully refreshing, leafy undertone. Simply stunning. |
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Castilla y Leon | 3 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€901.60 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Since the 2010 harvest, they ferment plot by plot, and it shows. This Valbuena has almost 100 components in it, smaller lots, all of them corresponding to a plot of vines. It has all the signs of being one of the best vintages ever for this second wine from Vega Sicilia, mostly Tempranillo but with 5% Merlot that matured five months in 20,000-liter oak vats, 18 months in new barriques (equal parts French and American oak), three months in used barrels and then five months in the vats again before being bottled in May 2013. 2010 seems to have the exuberance of the 2011 and the seriousness and elegance of 2009. It has the Burgundian philosophy of terroir, with all plots fermented and aged separately, giving each vineyard what it needs in terms of vinification and elevage resulting in something like 40 separate lots to blend. This wine has gained in precision and sharpness, and is very pure with delineated aromas and flavors. It is a world-class wine, possibly the best Valbuena ever. 180,000 bottles and some bigger-sized formats were filled. The wine will be released in 2015. Drink 2016-2025. |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€4,760.00 |
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Vinous (95)Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed, spice-accented aromas of black raspberry, smoky minerals and potpourri. Very young and slow to open, offering explosive red and dark fruit flavors and intense minerality, with a sexy note of candied rose. Round, ripe and seamless, with superb finishing clarity that features seductive floral and spice nuance and only a hint of tannins. This wine reminded me of a great Chambertin-Clos de Beze from Rousseau. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - |
In Bond
€787.00 |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 100 (TA) |
In Bond
€1,125.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (100)Vega Sicilia Único Reserva 2010 (14%) Perfection is as rare in wine as it is in most things in life, but this is a stunning Único, reflecting the quality of one of the greatest vintages of the last century. Blended with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, as it was in 2009, it's still a very youthful wine right now, with closeknit tannins, thrilling acidity, layers of spices, fresh earth, tobacco, red and black fruits, some oak sweetness and a wonderfully refreshing, leafy undertone. Simply stunning. |
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Castilla y Leon | 3 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€742.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Since the 2010 harvest, they ferment plot by plot, and it shows. This Valbuena has almost 100 components in it, smaller lots, all of them corresponding to a plot of vines. It has all the signs of being one of the best vintages ever for this second wine from Vega Sicilia, mostly Tempranillo but with 5% Merlot that matured five months in 20,000-liter oak vats, 18 months in new barriques (equal parts French and American oak), three months in used barrels and then five months in the vats again before being bottled in May 2013. 2010 seems to have the exuberance of the 2011 and the seriousness and elegance of 2009. It has the Burgundian philosophy of terroir, with all plots fermented and aged separately, giving each vineyard what it needs in terms of vinification and elevage resulting in something like 40 separate lots to blend. This wine has gained in precision and sharpness, and is very pure with delineated aromas and flavors. It is a world-class wine, possibly the best Valbuena ever. 180,000 bottles and some bigger-sized formats were filled. The wine will be released in 2015. Drink 2016-2025. |