Pruno
2021
$28.99*
42 case(s) available
Grupo Artevino was founded from the expanding ambitions of the Anton Family. Originally coming from the restaurant world, the family owns the Michelin starred Zaldiaran. Understanding the complementary nature of food and wine the Antons established Bodegas Izadi in Rioja and over the next decade they added Villacreces (Ribera del Duero), Vetus (Toro) and Orben (also from Rioja) with the goal to “make high quality wines from indigenous varieties”. All of the properties operate with the same...
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The heady and grapey 2021 Pruno has seen the Cabernet Sauvignon reduced to 6% of the bottled blend, and it's a powerful and ripe Ribera with 14.3% alcohol and good freshness that makes it come through as juicy and fine-boned, with chalky tannins. There are abundant notes of prunes and very ripe black fruit here. It matured in 225- and 500-liter barrels for one year
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The 2021 Pruno is a blend of Tempranillo with a 5% dash of Cabernet Sauvignon from Quintanilla de Onésimo, aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Garnet-red with a purplish sheen. The fruit-forward aromas feature plum and cherry along with herbal and oaky layers. The palate is broad and indulgent with reactive, juicy tannins. This is a mild but rewarding Ribera del Duero red.
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