Legaris Alcubilla de Avellaneda 2019
Elegance and freshness come from Soria
Gold Medal
International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Gold Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards
Legaris Alcubilla de Avellaneda 2019 exemplifies the uniqueness of the Vinos de Pueblo collection from Bodegas Legaris, all made with the same variety, but cultivated in different areas with distinct soils, microclimates, and environments, leading to the creation of very diverse wines. This red wine from Alcubilla de Avellaneda, in Soria, is an elegant, fresh, and very unique tempranillo.
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General features
General Information
Legaris Alcubilla de Avellaneda 2019 is a red wine that comes from a plot on the top of a hillside, at an altitude of 926 meters, in the town of Alcubilla de Avellaneda in Soria, planted with tinto fino (tempranillo) vines. In this plot, there is a vineyard cultivated on clay soils with great water retention capacity and high iron concentration. Under these conditions, the grape that gives rise to Legaris Alcubilla de Avellaneda is born, a structured, aromatic, and elegant wine.
Legaris is one of the most modern and innovative wineries in the D.O. Ribera del Duero. A brand that began its construction in 1999 to be a benchmark of integration between the environment and the vineyard. It extends over 100 hectares of its own vineyard where it cultivates the queen variety of Ribera, the tempranillo grape, accompanied by the French-origin variety cabernet sauvignon. The care of the raw material and their winemaking work have earned them the ability to produce wines that express the unique character of the area. A good example of this is this Sorian wine, as exceptional and elegant as it is peculiar.
With a limited production, the vinification of this tempranillo from the D.O. Ribera del Duero stands out for an alcoholic fermentation produced in a small stainless steel truncated cone-shaped tank. The intervention of the winery is minimal, as the aim is to preserve the uniqueness and expression of the grape. After malolactic fermentation, the aging of the wine begins in French oak barrels for 15 months. Finally, this unfiltered and unclarified elaboration achieves a very special profile: freshness and florality go hand in hand.
Legaris Alcubilla de Avellaneda 2019 is an ideal red wine to accompany all kinds of fish dishes such as bouillabaisse, marmitako, and stews. It is also a good companion for meats with béchamel, flavorful meats like duck, and dishes with all kinds of sweet and sour ‘Thai’ sauces.
Tasting notes
Intense color of ripe cherry with a dark violet rim, dense and with a high layer.
On the nose, it stands out for its notes of ripe fruit, its floral character, and its spicy and toasted nuances.
On the palate, it presents a vigorous tannin, with a dense mouthfeel and a broad texture.
The winery
Legaris Winery, part of the Raventós Codorníu group, is located in Curiel de Duero (Valladolid), one of the most privileged areas for cultivating the Tempranillo variety in the D.O. Ribera del Duero. Designed by Domingo Triay, the renowned architect envisioned a building that maintains the connection between the exterior and the interior: the luminous vineyard landscape effortlessly blends into the intimate interior of a winery that is fully functional for the winemaking processes.