Conde de los Andes Tinto by Bodegas Muriel

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2023 to 2040.

vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Tim Atkin reviewed 2022	2015	93/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long finish

Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, balsamic, truffle

Palate: macerated red fruit, leather, fine tannin, savoury

A revived traditional cuvee, long-aged in oak and bottle: savoury, complex and classical, the prestige red of the Muriel group.

What it pairs with

Cordero asado al sarmiento Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.More wines for lamb →
Chuleton de buey a la brasa A thick aged-beef chop over embers meets the wine's savoury oak and grip.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey a la brasa on TableJourney →
Jamon iberico Cured Iberian ham echoes the wine's dried-cherry and leather register.More wines for ham →
Roast partridge Game and the wine's truffle depth align.More wines for game →

How to serve Conde de los Andes Tinto

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. Cordero asado al sarmiento, Chuleton de buey a la brasa, Jamon iberico. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Conde de los Andes is a historic label revived by Muriel as a traditional long-aged prestige red.

1973Conde de los Andes tradition continued under Muriel

Facts

Producer: Bodegas Muriel · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo (100%)
Classification: DOCa Rioja
Oak: Around 24 months in oak, then long bottle ageing
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 30 to 55 at retail
Drinking window: 8 to 25 from vintage
First vintage: 1973

Frequently asked about Conde de los Andes Tinto

What does Conde de los Andes Tinto taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, balsamic, truffle. On the palate, macerated red fruit, leather, fine tannin, savoury. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a very long finish. A revived traditional cuvee, long-aged in oak and bottle: savoury, complex and classical, the prestige red of the Muriel group.

When should I drink Conde de los Andes Tinto?

Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Conde de los Andes Tinto?

Cordero asado al sarmiento is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chuleton de buey a la brasa and Jamon iberico. Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.

Is Conde de los Andes Tinto vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Conde de los Andes Tinto?

The blend is Tempranillo (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.

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