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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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: dark cherry, cassis, cedar, violet
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, spice, cedar, firm tannins
Named for its 15-month French oak regime, this is Garcia Figuero's Reserva-tier: concentrated dark cherry, cassis, violet and cedar from selected old-vine La Horra parcels.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb
Concentrated dark fruit and firm structure suit the richness of slow Castilian lamb. -
Grilled ribeye with bone marrow butter
Firm tannins and concentration need the fat and depth of premium beef. -
Aged Manchego with black truffle
Cedar, violet and dark fruit pair with aged cheese and earthy truffle.
How to serve Garcia Figuero Tinto 15 Meses
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. Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb, Grilled ribeye with bone marrow butter, Aged Manchego with black truffle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Garcia Figuero's 15 Meses label occupies the mid-premium tier, spending exactly 15 months in French oak barriques from the estate's best La Horra parcels. It is positioned between the Crianza and the prestige Tinus single-vineyard.
- 2003: First Garcia Figuero 15 Meses vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Garcia Figuero · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 15 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Garcia Figuero Tinto 15 Meses
What does Garcia Figuero Tinto 15 Meses taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, cassis, cedar, violet. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, spice, cedar, firm tannins. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Named for its 15-month French oak regime, this is Garcia Figuero's Reserva-tier: concentrated dark cherry, cassis, violet and cedar from selected old-vine La Horra parcels.
When should I drink Garcia Figuero Tinto 15 Meses?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Garcia Figuero Tinto 15 Meses?
Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled ribeye with bone marrow butter and Aged Manchego with black truffle. Concentrated dark fruit and firm structure suit the richness of slow Castilian lamb.
What grapes are in Garcia Figuero Tinto 15 Meses?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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