2008 | Finca Allende | Aurus 18L Discount

2008 | Finca Allende | Aurus 18L

Red Wine: 2008 | Finca Allende | Aurus 18L

The 2008 Aurus is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano with wonderful scents of cassis, blueberry, violets, liquorice, coffee and aromatic herbs. Superbly harmonious on the palate, it glides across the tongue with tannins providing subtle but necessary framework, and culminates in a deliciously long, mineral-infused finish.

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Producer: Finca Allende

Ratings: PN | 94  WE | 92

Vintage: 2008

Size: 18L

ABV: 13.5%

Varietal: Tempranillo

Country/Region: Spain, Rioja

Detailed Description

The 2008 Aurus is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano with wonderful scents of cassis, blueberry, violets, liquorice, coffee and aromatic herbs. Superbly harmonious on the palate, it glides across the tongue with tannins providing subtle but necessary framework, and culminates in a deliciously long, mineral-infused finish.

Reviews:

• Penin Guide: Colour: dark-red cherry. Nose: fruit preserve, fruit liqueur notes, powerfull, complex, spicy, sweet spices, creamy oak. Palate: spirituous, powerful, flavourful, round tannins.

• Wine Enthusiast: Despite not very good harvest conditions, Aurus is still generous in 2008. Smells lush and dense, with boysenberry, creamy oak, rubber and charred aromas. Layered and tannic feeling, with blackberry, chocolate and dark spice flavors. Toasty and like digging into a fudge cake on the finish, with a deep feel and clarity.

Producer Information

Founded in 1986 by Miguel Ángel de Gregorio in the hillside town of Briones, Finca Allende is located in an ancient 17th century manor, set in a medieval town square within the heart of Rioja Alta. Roughly translated as ‘further,’ Allende’s philosophy is to go further towards creating the perfect Rioja. The majority of vines are plowed with mules, grapes are hand-harvested, triple-selected and manually punched-down, before undergoing extensive underground aging in both barrel and bottle. Known for producing round wines with great body and structure, each bottle is hand-crafted by and contains the signature of Miguel Ángel de Gregorio. Considered to be Spain’s first terroirist, Miguel Ángel’s sincere dedication to natural farming and preserving the integrity of Rioja Alta, are why he is one of the region’s most celebrated winemakers and a mastermind when it comes to making world class estate-grown wines..