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Red wine Crianza. 14 months in French oak barrels.
Variety:
Tinta de Toro
D.O. Toro
(Castilla y León)
Winery: Telmo Rodríguez
Volume:
75 cl.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Available vintages
Gago 2016
- Parker 93
22,52
$
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For each bottle you will get 22 Decántalo points which you can redeem for a selection of gifts in your next order.
Characteristics
Gago is a red wine produced by the Telmo Rodriguez winery in Toro. Telmo Rodriguez is a wine company that produces wines of different Spanish origins (Malaga, Alicante, Rioja, Rueda ...). In all areas where the winery produces wines, they always try to use local varieties.
Gago is a varietal Tinta de Toro from old vines over 40 years old located in the town of Zamora. The vineyards are grown on slopes facing east, at an altitude of 650m on well-drained soils of varying texture and deep gravel.
Its development begins with a manual harvest and transportation of grapes in boxes. In the cellar, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts at a temperature of 28 ° C in closed stainless steel tanks. Maceration with skins is performed for 20 days.
After the fermentation process, Gago spends 14 months in foudres of 1500 litres and 225 litre barrels.
Before bottling, this wine is not filtered or clarified.
Serve at 16.0ºC
Contains sulphites
We recommend decanting before consumption
Pairing
Grilled red meats, Cold meat, Semi-mature Cheese, Roasts, Rice with meat, Beans and pulses
Tasting notes
This is an excellent vintage in D.O. Toro. With a somewhat particular autumn due to scarce rainfall and slightly higher than normal temperatures. It wasn’t until early January that the rainfall went back to normal.From February to March, temperatures and rainfall were normal, so the water reserves and the growth cycle began correctly.Budding and flowering were delayed for a few days due to low temperatures in May.The high temperatures start at the end of June, boosting the flowering and growth process.The summer went by without any major weather events until mid-September, when light rains and a drop in temperatures led to a slower ripening until the start of the harvest, which arrived with an optimum degree of ripeness.The wines of this vintage present a great balance between ripeness and acidity. Wines fresh in their youth and prepared to age perfectly.
This year, which was described as a very good one, started with high temperatures that did not lower until the end of November. There were also quite low water reserves. In the early spring, temperatures began to rise, leading to the first bleedings of the vines. The beginning of the growth cycle did not present any major upheavals, except for the low humidity due to the lack of rain during the winter. During May, the vines began to develop their buds, causing the flowering during the first week of June. When they started to ripen, the drought and the stress on the vines was evident. At the end of August, there a certain amount of rain helped to hydrate the bunches, which helped to collect the healthiest grapes.As a result, we have a year with wines of a concentrated profile and some acidity. Perfect in their youth and with a medium ageing capacity.
The vintage began with a rainy autumn and low temperatures that produced frost for days in a row in December. At the beginning of March, temperatures began to recover and at the beginning of April, the start of the growth cycle was already visible. Due to the persistence of high temperatures, the growth of the vines took place faster, bringing forward the flowering. In June, temperatures dropped but in July they increased significantly, causing the dehydration of some berries. In August and early September the weather evolved normally, until the arrival of the harvest.As a result, we have a year with wines of good body and acidity. Fluid wines in their youth and with a good ageing capacity.
The 2013 vintage, rated as a very good one, began in a complicated way. In the early spring, in April and May, temperatures were low and there were heavy rains, significantly delaying the start of the growth cycle. This resulted in late flowering and therefore later ripening. Before the harvest, there was a considerable amount of rain, which produced an interspersed harvest.After a cold and rainy year, the profile of the wines they have produced are less concentrated than usual. Fresher and with a good acidity.
Sight
Dark yet bright garnet colour, ruby rim, medium-high layer. Nose
Aromas of ripe black fruit, toasted, roasted and liquorice flavours with light lactic notes. Mineral presence. Taste
Tasty, fruity and toasted. Very balanced. Leaves a pleasant lingering finish.
Sight
Intense, and very dark, almost opaque cherry colour. Dense tears that stain the glass. Nose
Very nice, complex and elegant aromas. Before swirling the glass, elegant and intense toasted notes appear and give way to aromas of ripe fruit which, after swirling the glass, become fleshy. At the same time very creamy hints o spices and cocoa are also released on its intense and amazing mineral background. Taste
Good wide and intense attack. Long, soft, velvety and very tasty mid palate with notes of ripe fruit nuanced by the aromas of sweet spices. Very good acidity that keeps the wine alive. Its tannins are noticeable but still very nice. Long finish with a good persistence.
An invinting and enjoyable Spanish wine.
Sight
Intense cherry and dark. Nose
Primary aromas of toasted wood, with notes of ripe black fruit. Taste
Remember the feelings of the nose, medium body, fresh and correct acidity.
Ratings
- Parker 93
- Parker 91
- Peñin 93
- Parker 92
- Peñin 92
- Winespectator 86
- Decántalo 92
- Peñin 91
- Winespectator 89
- Decántalo 84
- Peñin 90
- Winespectator 91
Ratings for the vintages
2016
Excellent
2015
Very good
2014
Very good
2013
Very good
2012
Very good
2011
Excellent
2010
Excellent
2009
Excellent
2008
Excellent
2007
Very good
2006
Very good
2005
Excellent
2004
Excellent
2003
Excellent
2002
Very good
2001
Excellent
2000
Very good
1999
Excellent
1998
Very good
1997
Good
1996
Very good
1995
Very good
1994
Good
1993
Good
1992
Good
1991
Good
1990
Good
1989
Excellent
1988
Very good
1987
Good
1986
Very good
1985
Very good
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