"The Garnacha 2018 Albada red was produced with grapes from old vines and aged in contact with lees for seven months. It has an approachable aromatic profile, with sweet fruit and polished tannins. It is easy to drink and representative of the grape variety and region. It's powerful but retains its balance and elegance."
Features
Estate
Virgen de la Sierra
Cuvée
Albada Garnacha
Vintage
2018
Designation
Calatayud
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100 % Grenache vieilles vignes
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
One week of pre-fermentation maceration, 3 weeks of fermentation in concrete tanks
Breeding
5 months on lees with regular stirring, in concrete tanks
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Red color with violet highlights
Nose
Intense red fruit aromas
Mouth
Fruity, gourmand and lively
Serve
AT 14°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies red meat, game, mature cheeses...
Virgen de la Sierra
Calatayud
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Garnacha 2018 Albada red was produced with grapes from old vines and aged in contact with lees for seven months. It has an approachable aromatic profile, with sweet fruit and polished tannins. It is easy to drink and representative of the grape variety and region. It is powerful yet balanced and elegant. 57,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2019.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Another lovely Grenache. This one reveals elderberries, blackberries, ferns, heather, hyacinth and lavender. Medium-bodied with lots of acidity. The minerality really surprises and draws you in. Bright and rough on the medium-soft finish. Drink now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.1/5
out of 10 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE P. Published on 30/03/2022
It's quite rich, powerful and very sunny. It's easy to drink, but not exceptional either.
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Note and review by M. PATRICE P. Published on 16/08/2021
13-14/20.
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Note and review by M. DIDIER B. Published on 04/12/2024
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Note and review by M. JOSE R. Published on 29/09/2024
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Note and review by M. YVES G. Published on 08/07/2024
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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE V. Published on 25/03/2022
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Note and review by M. GILLES C. Published on 19/04/2021
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Note and review by M. JEAN PHILIPPE T. Published on 07/03/2021
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Note and review by M. LEOPARD J. Published on 28/01/2021
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Note and review by M. PIERRE B. Published on 10/11/2020
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