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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb (lechazo)
Classic Castilian lamb and the wine's dark fruit and mineral notes are a natural pairing. -
Mushroom-stuffed pork tenderloin
Earthy mushroom and pork match the wine's herb and mineral register. -
Aged Manchego
Firm sheep's milk cheese and the wine's mineral acidity create balance.
How to serve Dominio del Aguila Reserva
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb (lechazo), Mushroom-stuffed pork tenderloin, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jorge Monzon founded Dominio del Aguila in 2010 with the aim of farming organically and producing wines of terroir transparency from old Tinto Fino vines at high altitude in La Aguilera, Burgos. The estate achieved certified-organic status from the Consejo Ecologico de Castilla y Leon.
- 2010: Dominio del Aguila estate founded by Jorge Monzon; certified-organic status obtained from Consejo Ecologico de Castilla y Leon
Facts
- Producer
- Dominio del Aguila · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in large French oak foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €40-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Dominio del Aguila Reserva
When should I drink Dominio del Aguila Reserva?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Dominio del Aguila Reserva?
Roast lamb (lechazo) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom-stuffed pork tenderloin and Aged Manchego. Classic Castilian lamb and the wine's dark fruit and mineral notes are a natural pairing.
What grapes are in Dominio del Aguila Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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