2005 Sierra Cantabria Finca el Bosque
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The 2005 Finca El Bosque combines power and elegance. Densely colored with an expressive nose of Asian spices, floral notes, and black fruits, this impeccably balanced wine has another decade of aging potential and should drink well through 2035. Bodegas Sierra Cantabria is another outstanding Rioja estate owned and operated by the Eguren family. The highlight of my visit in May, 2010 was a vertical of their two renowned single vineyard wines, Amancio and Finca El Bosque. Not to be overlooked is their complete portfolio of new releases, several of which are superb values. The Amancio cuvee comes from a single vineyard of the same name. There is a severe triage in the vineyard before the grapes reach the sorting table. It spends 24 months in new French oak using a “200% new oak” aging regimen before bottling without fining or filtration. The Finca El Bosque Vineyard is a 4 acre parcel of Tempranillo planted on gravel in 1973. The wine is put through ML in new oak and spends 18 months in new, mostly French oak. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767
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Ruby-red. Spicy red fruits and minerals on the nose, with a suave floral element adding complexity. More restrained than the 2004, showing a more elegant personality but no less intrigue. Sweet strawberry and raspberry flavors combine flavor impact with stylishness. Finishes with lightly chewy tannic grip and fresh mineral lift. There's a deft quality here that's really compelling.
The 2005 Finca El Bosque combines power and elegance. Densely colored with an expressive nose of Asian spices, floral notes, and black fruits, this impeccably balanced wine has another decade of aging potential and should drink well through 2035. Jun 2010, www.robertparker.com