Winery Penalba Herraiz - Aptus

Winery Penalba HerraizAptus

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Aptus of Winery Penalba Herraiz is a red wine from the region of Castille-et-Léon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Aptus from the Winery Penalba Herraiz

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Aptus of Winery Penalba Herraiz in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Aptus of Winery Penalba Herraiz in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Penalba Herraiz's Aptus.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Aptus - 2018
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Aptus - 2016
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Aptus - 2015
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Aptus - 2014
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Aptus - 2013
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Aptus - 2012
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aptus - 2011
In the top 100 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Aptus from Winery Penalba Herraiz are 2018, 2012, 2016, 2015 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Penalba Herraiz

The winery offers 2 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Penalba Herraiz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Castille-et-Léon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 8000 of of Spain wines
In the top 600 of of Castille-et-Léon wines
In the top 70000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation

Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.

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