Abadia de San Quirce 6 meses

Teaser

The young, easy-drinking wine with aroma of red berries, a hint of vanilla, and a smooth, velvety finish. Unpretentious and delicious, it's perfect for casual gatherings or solo sips. It's Ribera del Duero made simple, delicious, and ready to brighten your day.

Tasting Notes

This wine exhibits an intense cherry red color and a fresh aroma reminiscent of berries, cherries, spices, and a subtle oak influence. On the palate, a crisp entry introduces bright blackberry and cassis fruit, leading to a clean, precise finish. It is medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins, culminating in a fine, flavorful ending.

Awards

88 points James Suckling

Background

Bodegas Imperiales was established in 1998 by a group of passionate entrepreneurs and winemakers in Gumiel de Izán, Burgos, Spain, dedicated to the wines of the Ribera del Duero region. Since its inception, Bodegas Imperiales has been committed to crafting high-quality wines that capture the unique characteristics of the Ribera del Duero terroir and its grape varietals.

The winery owns 21 hectares of Tinta Fina (Tempranillo) vineyards and manages 80 more in Gumiel de Izán and La Aguilera. Some vines are over a century old, with some dating back to 1900.

Employing traditional winemaking methods alongside modern technology, Bodegas Imperiales ensures the excellence and uniformity of their wines. Their approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the grapes and terroir to intricately shape the final product.

Production Process

Grapes for Bodegas Imperiales come from their own 21 hectares of vineyards in Gumiel de Izán and La Aguilera, Spain, within the Ribera del Duero region. They use 100% Tempranillo (Tinta Fina) grapes, some of which are over 100 years old. These aged vines bring concentrated flavors and complexity to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness to ensure the best quality and flavor. The juice ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 10 days, allowing for optimal extraction of color, flavor, and tannins from the grape skins. After fermentation, there's an additional 5-7 days of maceration on the skins, intensifying the wine's color, structure, and flavor profile. Next, the wine ages for 6 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. The French oak gives subtle notes of spice, toast, and vanilla, while the American oak adds bolder aromas of vanilla, coconut, and caramel. The wine is then blended and slightly filtered.

Abadía de San Quirce 6 meses is a young wine meant to be enjoyed within a few years of its release; it doesn't need extra aging before consumption.

Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with grilled meats, tapas, and pasta dishes.

Serving Temperature

Serve slightly chilled (around 16°C) to highlight its fresh fruitiness.