In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, dried herbs
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, mineral, cedar spice, firm tannins
Leda Vinas Viejas sources ungrafted centenarian Tinto Fino vines from across the Castilian plateau, classified VT Castilla y Leon due to multi-province sourcing: concentrated dark fruit, mineral, cedar and high acidity from very old ungrafted rootstock.
What it pairs with
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Roast Castilian lamb
The wine's concentration and mineral acidity are a natural match for slow-roasted lechazo. -
Aged Manchego viejo
Firm tannins and mineral precision are complemented by crystalline aged cheese. -
Grilled Iberico presa
The wine's fat-cutting acidity and dark fruit suit the marbled Iberico cut.
History
Bodegas Leda sources pre-phylloxera ungrafted centenarian Tinto Fino vines from parcels scattered across the Castilian plateau. Because the vineyards span multiple provinces, the wine cannot carry the DO Ribera del Duero designation and is classified VT Castilla y Leon.
- 2002 — First Leda Vinas Viejas vintage released from multi-province ungrafted vines
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Leda
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- VT Castilla y Leon
- Oak
- 16 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 7-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002