| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.0% |
| Production | 70,000 bottles |
Spec sheet
The wine
Venta Las Vacas is the fruit of a project set up in 2009 in Ribera del Duero by Juan Carlos Vizcarra (Bodegas Vizcarra) and Uvas Felices (an association of the wine merchants Vila Viniteca with some of the most prestigious Spanish wineries). An intense and delightfully pleasant wine, 100% Tinta del Pais, 100% Ribera del Duero.
What does this wine taste like?
It displays a wonderfully deep, clear and bright ruby-red colour. It is fragrant and concentrated in the nose with aromas of dark fruits such as redcurrants, raspberries and plums alongside the freshness of intense herbal notes of eucalyptus and thyme and a touch of sweet spice (vanilla) and coconut. It is full-bodied and wide in the mouth with a texture of polished and rounded tannins on the tongue providing structure. All in all, an excellent balance of freshness and structure. Delicious hints of cherries, black pepper and liquorice linger on in a splendid finish.
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
Drinking and storing
A wine to be enjoyed now or any time in the next five years.
Serve between 15ºC and 17ºC
Food pairing
Pairs well with rice and meat dishes.
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 90+ PK | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90 PK | 93 PN |
| 2018 | 93 PN | |
| 2017 | 93 PN | |
| 2016 | 91 PK | 93 PN |
| 2014 | 90 PK | 91 PN |
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
It ages for 12 months over its lees in a variety of different-sized and pre-used medium-toasted oak barrels (40% American, 60% French oak).
| Vinification material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 12 months |
| Barrel age | New and semi-new |
| Type of wood | American and French oak |
Vineyards
Produced using Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo) from the Tras de San Pedro, Las Arras, Valcabero and Los Valles estates in Burgos.
| Vine age | Between 19 and 24 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Sandy loam |
| Climate | Continental |
| Surface area | 7.00 hectares |
| Altitude | 850.00 meters |
The winery
Bodegas Vizcarra
Juan Carlos Vizcarra Ramos is the owner and winemaker of this winery, run by a family with strong wine-growing roots, whose vineyards are spread out over various individual plots of land lying within the Burgos municipalities of Mambrilla de Castrejón and Roa de Duero (namely, La Ambuena, El Oro, Las Arras, Tras de San Pedro, Senda del Oro and the oldest ones: Los Barriles and Carrascal). The grapes, of the Tinta del País variety, undoubtedly enjoy excellent growing conditions...
