Antea Fermentado en Barrica 2022 embodies the tremendous quality of the whites produced by the prestigious bodega Marqués de Cáceres. A white from Rioja with a classic accent and limited production.
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Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13
General Information
For the production of Antea Fermentado en Barrica 2022 Marqués de Cáceres uses old vines over 50 years old, of the classic varieties viura and tempranillo blanco. Vines located in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, specially selected for their high altitude, with the aim of achieving a touch of mineral liveliness.
Marqués de Cáceres is among the great brands of Rioja and the world. The winery, founded in 1970, was a pioneer in the renewal of Rioja wines, introducing techniques such as the use of new barrels instead of old barrels, and French oak instead of the traditional American oak. A large winery, with an exceptional international projection (its wines reach more than 130 countries), capable of producing wines as carefully crafted and selective as an artisanal winery.
The fermentation of Antea 2022 in French oak barrels gives it body and complexity. An author's Rioja white, with limited production, made to last over time.
Creators' opinion
The Antea white wine displays a bright straw yellow color. Fresh and complex on the nose, ripe fruits (reinet apple, pear, stone fruits) are intertwined with brioche notes and fine, well-integrated toasts. In the glass, it reveals a multitude of nuances that brighten aromas of white flowers. Long, round, and full-bodied on the palate. The freshness of its balanced acidity and the complexity of its delicate oak background provide complexity and support to the wine, leaving a long and luscious finish. On the retronasal route, notes of lees and a vanilla background stand out, blending with the ripe fruit. A wine with great personality, versatile, and easy to enjoy on numerous occasions, events, and pairings.
The winery
The origins of Marqués de Cáceres date back to the late 1960s, when the Valencian Enrique Forner decided to apply in Rioja the winemaking knowledge he had acquired in Bordeaux during his time at Château Camensac. To carry out his project, Forner sought the advice of the renowned oenologist Émile Peynaud.
The first measure taken by the Valencian was to convince the local grape growers from whom he purchased grapes that he only wanted healthy and ripe fruit. He then built a winery equipped with the most modern technology and revolutionized Rioja's winemaking tradition by implementing shorter aging periods than usual, using French oak barrels. Enrique Forner passed away in 2011, but today it is his daughter Cristina who, accompanied by a select group of professionals, keeps one of Spain's most prestigious Rioja wineries at the top.
In 2014, Marqués de Cáceres expanded its operations to the D.O. Rueda, acquiring 125 hectares of vineyards in La Seca and Serrada, planted with the verdejo and sauvignon blanc varieties. They also built a winery there. In 2019, they extended their reach to the D.O. Ribera del Duero, where they own the Finca La Capilla winery.