Tres Cuestas Edición Especial 2022
The new (and brilliant) reality of Cigales, exclusively
Tres Cuestas Edición Especial 2022 is a red wine exclusively crafted for Vinoselección by Traslanzas Bodegas y Viñedos, one of the leading wineries of the Cigales Denomination of Origin. Sourced from a vineyard over 40 years old located in the Tres Cuestas estate, this single-varietal tempranillo reflects the authenticity of the terroir and the winemaking tradition of the area, offering an elegant, fresh profile with great personality.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
Oak barrels
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
6 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Traslanzas, located in the heart of the D.O. Cigales, has crafted Tres Cuestas Edición Especial 2022 exclusively for Vinoselección from a single vineyard over 40 years old.
The Tres Cuestas estate (in Mucientes, at 780 meters above sea level) is a single-plot vineyard that sits on fine-grained, reddish-brown clay soils, which retain water and provide structure and character to the wine. The combination of altitude, soil, and winemaking tradition results in a red wine with a unique identity, where elegance and the expression of the terroir are clearly evident.
Tres Cuestas Edición Especial 2022 is a single-varietal Tempranillo, produced through traditional winemaking with 14 days of maceration and malolactic fermentation in tanks. The wine is then aged for 9 months in barrels, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging.
This wine is designed for those who appreciate reds with character, authenticity, and balance, without sacrificing freshness and approachability. Ideal to pair with mussels in marinara sauce or goat cheese and marmalade toasts, Tres Cuestas Edición Especial 2022 is a testament to how tradition and respect for the vineyard can result in wines with soul. A red wine that invites you to explore the richness of Cigales beyond its rosé.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it shows an intense garnet red color with a high layer.
On the nose, it displays high aromatic intensity, with notes of red fruits, licorice, and wild herbs, accompanied by subtle toasted and spicy nuances.
On the palate, it is a flavorful and intense wine, with character, yet with an elegant and fine tannin. Its persistence is long and harmonious.
The winery
In the late 1990s, María Pinacho -a third-generation winemaker from Mucientes (Valladolid)- and her husband, winegrower Carlos González, marked a turning point for the Cigales D.O. The first vintage of Traslanzas, released in 2000, surprised the market by being a red wine from a region traditionally associated with ‘clarete’ (a style of rosé). Deeply rooted in its terroir, it is widely considered the first modern-style red wine produced in Cigales and the wine that inspired several subsequent projects. In a very short time, Traslanzas established itself among the most distinguished red wines of Castile and León.
The winery’s philosophy is grounded in the expression of the vineyard and its surroundings. They work exclusively with the 25 hectares of the Traslanzas estate, situated at an altitude of approximately 800 meters and planted with Tempranillo vines on Miocene-era soils rich in stones, limestone, and clay. This unique site yields wines that are profound and intense, with remarkable aging potential. Their portfolio includes both red and rosé wines.