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Alonso del Yerro Ribera del Duero Maria 2009

750ML

Sku: 042342

Rating

2008: 90-93 Points - Jay Miller, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2008 Alonso del Yerro, also tasted from a barrel sample, is first-class. It is not quite as seamless as the 2009 but is loaded with succulent fruit. "

2008: 90 Points - Josh Raynolds, Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellars: "Bright ruby. Energetic redcurrant and cherry aromas are complicated by cured tobacco and smoky mineral nuances. Juicy and pliant, with deep but lively cherry and bitter chocolate flavors, silky tannins and a late note of licorice. Tannins gain strength on the finish but harmonize nicely with the zesty fruit, which lingers with very good tenacity."

2008: 88 Points - Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast: "Full, beefy and leathery smelling, with muscular black fruit aromas resting below the surface. Integrated and layered on the palate, with earthy flavors of roasted berry and leather. Turns tight and tough on the finish, where tannic bite offsets oaky chocolate and vanilla notes. Drink now through 2013. "

Technical notes

The current owners purchased this estate in 2002 and hired Stephane Derenoncourt of Bordeaux renown as consultant. The Alonso del Yerro cuvee, made from 100% Tempranillo, typically goes through ML in barrel followed by 12 months sur lie with batonnage in new French oak. The Maria cuvee (also 100% Tempranillo) is fermented in new oak vats, goes through a longer maceration than the Alonso bottling, and is aged in new French oak for 18 months sur lie with batonnage. As a side note, Vinedos Alonso del Yerro has started a new project in neighboring Toro called Paydos. I tasted barrel samples of the first two vintages, 2008 and 2009. They were both exceptional; the 2009, in particular, due to the virtually perfect vintage conditions in Toro.

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Country: Spain
Region: Castilla Y Leon
Sub-Region: Ribera del Duero
Grape Varietal: Tempranillo
Type: Still wine

Reg. 24.99

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