"The Ares Reserva 2008 was aged for 26 months in 25% new French barrels (Allier and Tronçais). It has a fragrant bouquet with lovely minerality and balance, with a precise, mineral, well-defined finish. Drink through 2020. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker). An intense red, with a fine balance between fruit and wood. Persistent and long on the finish, it's very elegant!
Features
Estate
Bodegas Dios Ares
Cuvée
Reserva
Vintage
2008
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Tempranillo
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, Laguardia area, altitude 400 to 650m
Viticulture
neat and traditional
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
in stainless steel tanks, low-temperature fermentation
Breeding
6 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais), then 12 months in bottle
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense cherry-red colour
Nose
intense aromatic palette, notes of ripe fruit with mineral and balsamic nuances that blend with woody, toasty and spicy aromas
Mouth
powerful, with a fine balance between fruit and wood. A persistent wine with a long, elegant finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red meats, Iberian cured meats, lamb, grilled meats...
Bodegas Dios Ares
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2012 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Ares Reserva 2008 was aged for 26 months in 25% new French barrels (Allier and Tronçais). It has a fragrant bouquet with fine minerality and balance, with a precise, well-defined mineral finish. Drink until 2020.
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Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN B. Published on 22/09/2019
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