Alitus 36 months red wine Tempranillo

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Bottle 75cl

Alitus is the jewel of Bodegas Balbas. The perpetuity of this wine, the fruit of knowledge and the passage of time, impresses everyone who tastes it. One of the greats of Ribera del Duero, it combines Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a unique way, each of them contributing the best of itself and achieving great complexity.

The aging of three years in oak barrels, with a total of three years of ageing

The three-year aging in French and American oak barrels has made the primary aromas fade, bringing out the secondary and tertiary aromas. Alitus is a very special wine that in the mouth manages to convey a range of sensations. For unforgettable occasions

Score: Peñín Guide 92

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Winery: Viñedos Propios, Bodegas Balbas in La Horra (Burgos), hand-harvested
D.O.: Ribera del Duero
Year: 2012
Grade: 14%

Varietal: 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot

Tasting notes: Its name Alitus, derived from the word Halitus (from Latin, breath, breath, exhalation) speaks for itself. Bigarreau cherry red with ruby hues. It is a wine of great aromatic complexity. The long aging brings secondary and tertiary aromas, roasted, pastry, leather, tobacco, coffee ... In the mouth it is powerful, tasty. Long.

Serving temperature: 18ºC

Serving temperature: 18ºC

Making: Handmade. It combines vines over 90 years old, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties in a unique way, each of them contributing the best of itself and achieving a great complexity.

This wine is made by hand

This wine from Bodegas Balbas remains for 36 months in barrel with the following distribution, 12 months in French oak, 12 months in American oak and another 12 months in mixed French and American oak barrels. It is recommended to decant 30 minutes before consumption.

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Matching: Perfect for pairing with hearty meals, intensely flavored dishes, such as game meats, stews or cured cheeses.

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