Dominio Basconcillos, the producer of Viña Magna, has emerged as one of the leading and most consistent producers of Ribera del Duero, Spain’s iconic red wine. This outstanding estate’s Viña Magna also marks a return to the traditional style of Ribera del Duero and high altitude organic viticulture that prevailed before the advent of phylloxera and the devastating effects of civil war and economic malaise that prevailed throughout Spain during much of the 20th century.
VINIFICATION
We make a careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard and transport to the winery in small boxes of 12 kilos to maintain maximum respect for the quality of the fruit. Once in the winery, a final selection on the sorting table will ensure the optimal conditions of health and maturity with the subsequent cold pre-fermentation maceration at 5oC for 5 days. All this to achieve a greater polyphenolic extraction by means of a gentle daily pumping over. The vineyard’s own yeasts carry out alcoholic fermentation spontaneously, and with controlled temperatures between 26o-28oC. Viña Magna performs malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and in oak Barrels. It is aged in French oak barrels under controlled conditions of humidity and temperature (75% and 14oC respectively). Bâtonnage of the lees every 15 days.
TASTING NOTE
Deep intense garnet color and ruby rims, mixed with hints of violet. Bright and shiny. Clean and pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit (cherry, raspberry, currant) mingle with cocoa, coffee and spicy notes, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Subtle notes of vanilla and cinnamon together with a mineral background. A plush texture carries bold, sweet flavors in this alluring red. Jammy and full bodied with silky and ripe tannins. A fresh, concentrated palate with a long drying finish in a modern style. Great potential for ageing over the next 5-10 years.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal for roasted red meats (suckling lamb, suckling pig), grilled white meats, and small game meats such as hare and rabbit.
