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Structure
Drinking window
Best 7 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage7 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
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.
How to serve Leda Vinas Viejas
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast Castilian lamb, Aged Manchego viejo, Grilled Iberico presa. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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 · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Leda Vinas Viejas
What does Leda Vinas Viejas taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, dried herbs. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, mineral, cedar spice, firm tannins. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. 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.
When should I drink Leda Vinas Viejas?
Drink 7-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Leda Vinas Viejas?
Roast Castilian lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Manchego viejo and Grilled Iberico presa. The wine's concentration and mineral acidity are a natural match for slow-roasted lechazo.
What grapes are in Leda Vinas Viejas?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as VT Castilla y Leon.
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