Pago de Carraovejas ‘El Anejon’, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020

Pago de Carraovejas is a single vineyard wine. The Finca comprises of 140 hectares, all red grapes and planted 75% to Tempranillo and 25% to Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are situated on the southern flank of Carraovejas ridge at 850 meters above sea level. The local micro-climate is harsh and dry: cold winters, hot summers and an annual rainfall less than 400 mm. The soils are low in nutrients with a mix of limestone, chalk and sand. Carefully metered drip irrigation controls vine stress, which along with the terrain, soils and micro-climate, produces grapes of optimum concentration and ripeness, vintage after vintage.

Pago de Carraovejas El Anejn 2020is a mature and powerful red wine, with a pronounced presence on the palate. On the nose, it unveils intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by subtle hints of spices and vanilla, a result of its barrel aging. On the palate, it boasts a robust and well-structured body, with smooth tannins and a long finish that leaves a pleasant sensation of depth and complexity. Ideal for those seeking a wine with character.a