CONTADOR - Predicador 2018

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Wine Description

Aroma After dark fruits, caramel and vanilla.
Color The Predicador presents itself in a cherry red, opaque color.
Palate Balanced with medium acidity. The high alcohol content of almost 14.5% by volume gives the wine a powerful body.
Overall result A young red wine, balanced and powerful with a full-bodied palate and medium lingering finish.
Match with pan fried, poultry, game and terrines.
Alcohol 14.5 vol%


Terroir

Region D.O. La Rioja
Vintage 2018
Grape Varieties 92% Tempranillo, 3% Garnacha, 3% Mazuelo, 2% Graciano
Soil Clay-limestone soils.
Height Approx. 500m above sea level.
Climate Mild with an Atlantic character and Mediterranean and continental currents.
Harvest Hand picking

 

Vinification

Maturation 8 months in French oak barrels.

 

Awards

Robert Parker 93/100

 

Criticism

Luis Gutierréz the critic Robert Parker writes:

"More freshness is offered by the red Predicador 2018, made from a blend of 92% Tempranillo, 3% Garnacha, 3% Mazuelo and 2% Graciano. With an alcohol content of 14.24% and a pH of 3.65 It is less mature, more approachable, has fine-grained tannins and good balance. Produced 100,000 bottles."

  • SKU: 01-70-005-03
  • In Stock: 7
  • Weight: 1.5 kg
  • Product Type: Rotwein
  • Brand: Contador

CONTADOR - Predicador 2018

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