This rich red delivers plum, cola, briar and spice flavors. It s quite oaky, but has a core of fresh, ripe fruit and enough acidity to keep it lively. The fruity and floral finish lingers nicely. Drink now through 2014.
Robert Parker: 94 points(01/02/2008)
The 2004 Parcela al Nogal is a single vineyard bottling made from 100% Tempranillo aged for 22 months in French oak. Inky purple, it offers a brooding, promising perfume of wood smoke, toast, violets, plum, and blackberry jam. It has gobs of sweet fruit, superb integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, layers of flavor, and despite its opulence, manages to be elegant at the same time. It will improve in the cellar for 5-7 years and drink well through 2030.
Pairing: Beef, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Roasts, Stews.
Pago de los Capellanes is located near the village of Pedrosa de Duero, nestled deep in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, home to some of the finest grapes of the region. The Rodero – Villa family, complemented by a group of exceptional wine professionals, have followed their... personal approach to making wine. This has brought into being today’s Pago de los Capellanes estate, fulfilling a dream that began in 1980. Presently more than two hundred and fifty acres (one hundred hectares) of vineyards, grown in the modern style of trained vines, surround the winery. The grape varieties include Tempranillo, known locally as Tinto Fino, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. We only allow our vineyards to produce 4,460 pounds of grapes per acre (5,000 kilograms of grapes per hectare), far below the 6,250 pounds per acre (7,000 kg. / ha.) permitted by the regional Ribera del Duero Regulatory Council, a clear example of how we strive for quality in our raw materials. All the wines marketed under the Pago de los Capellanes brand are made with the same care; our red wines show their individual character, the result of tranquil aging, care and patience.
