Aciano

2019
Spain
Castilla y León

Aciano is a 3 ha, Tinta de Toro vineyard that Alvar de Dios inherited from his grandfather in the vicinity of El Pego, the southern part of DO Toro. The soils here are unique for the appellation, being entirely sandy, because of this, ungrafted vines planted in 1919 were able to survive phylloxera. 100% Tempranillo hand harvested and left 60% whole cluster. 3-4 day pre-maceration, fermented in vats with a daily pigeage, and finishes off with a 20-day maceration. 12-14 months in 300–600L French oak barrels.

92 points
"A touch of nice funk and freshly turned soil adds interest to the aromas of salted plums, peppercorns and cherries. Quite honest, with a distinctive texture to the palate. Naturally juicy and fresh, with firm tannins that tightly coat the palate. Slight bitterness at the end. Tinta de toro. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
James Suckling,
James Suckling
8/8/2022

SKU/Code: 
DB3694-19
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Tempranillo
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic