Rating: Robert Parker 91/100
"The 2008 edition of Pieza el Caldero is composed of 96% Aragon and 4% Grenache, over 70 years old. It was aged for 12 months in American oak barrels before bottling without filtration. Slightly less exuberant than the Pieza el Coll (but also a little more complex), it offers greater density and structure, with ripe, succulent fruit. It should evolve for 1-2 years, and give great pleasure through 2018" (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker).
Features
Estate
Pagos de Familia Langa
Cuvée
Pieza El Caidero
Vintage
2008
Designation
Calatayud
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
96% Aragon (Tempranillo), 4% Grenache
Viticulture
low yields
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 25°C, maceration for 2 to 5 days
Breeding
more than 10 months in oak barrels, then at least 6 months in bottle
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep cherry color with ruby highlights
Nose
intense and complex, generous palette of red and black fruits
Mouth
generous and harmonious, the acidity brings a nice freshness, an intense wine with a long finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des volailles, des fromages...<br/>
Pagos de Familia Langa
Calatayud
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 33 reviews
Note and review by M. MICHEL D. Published on 19/09/2014
An interesting wine from average terroirs, but full-bodied and quite deep, with animal notes.
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Note and review by M. COUDERC CHRISTOPHE C. Published on 08/05/2014
The wood is a little present, but there's plenty of substance and complexity. Unbeatable value for money.
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN G. Published on 30/01/2014
Powerful and alcoholic. Lacks finesse.
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Note and review by M. NICOLAS B. Published on 06/01/2014
A very pleasant surprise for this wine. It won't please everyone with its very woody, almost smoky notes. This wine goes perfectly with prime rib and strong cheeses, but in no way with sweet, refined cuisine.
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER B. Published on 02/12/2013
another good discovery! Spanish wines are definitely excellent! and inexpensive...
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS B. Published on 08/11/2013
Very pleasant, tasty but full-bodied and well-balanced, excellent value for money.
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Note and review by M. BRUNO C. Published on 15/08/2013
excellent wine that I did not know, very long in the mouth with a very pronounced bouquet of cinnamon and spices.
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Note and review by M. ERIC E. Published on 01/07/2023
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Note and review by M. BASSANI M. Published on 22/01/2023
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Note and review by M. THIERRY C. Published on 20/10/2022
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