In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long finish

Aroma: black cherry, cassis, mocha, cedar, mineral

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury

Miguel Angel de Gregorio's icon red from old Briones vines, aged in new French oak; dense, polished and mineral with great longevity.

What it pairs with

  • Venison loin
    Dark game meets Aurus's concentrated cassis and graphite.
  • Chuleton de buey a la brasa Find chuleton de buey a la brasa on TableJourney →
    A char-grilled beef chop for the estate icon.
  • Aged hard cheese
    Crystalline cheese sharpens the mineral finish.

History

Aurus is Finca Allende's icon red from old vines at Briones, aged in new French oak.

  1. 1996 — First Aurus vintage

Facts

Producer
Finca Allende
Grapes
Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (15%)
Classification
DOCa Rioja
Oak
Around 24 months in new French oak
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 90 to 160 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 30 from vintage
First vintage
1996

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body graciano high acid iconic mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red tempranillo
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