Tasting Notes

Character: Rocky terrain vineyard has a history of growing Tempranillo vines for over
80 years. This old vine tempranillo has long and layered firm tannins. A heavy mouth
feel with bright fruits, some minerality and coffee notes.

Cuisine: Perfect with light companion like rice or fish.

Technical Notes

• Vineyard: Ribera del Jucar, Spain
• Variety: 100% Tempranillo
• Wine analysis: 14.40% Vol
• Total Acidity 4.8 grs./ltr
• Residual Sugars <2 grs./ltr.

Reviews

Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

The 2007 Vega Moragona Vinas Viejas is 100% Tempranillo from 80+ year old vines. Deep purple-colored, it sports aromas of lavender, spice box, espresso, and blackberry liqueur. Round, smooth-textured, and concentrated, this lengthy effort could well evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now through 2017. It is an outstanding value. Bodegas La Magdalena is located in southeast La Mancha in the relatively new DO of Ribera del Jucar. Importer: John Larchet, The World Wine Headquarters, www.worldwinehq.com Email: info@worldwinehq.com Tel: (800) 485 5753
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Estate Profile

Vega Moragona is the flagship brand of Bodegas La Magdalena which was founded back in 1958. The partners now own between them some 1600 hectares of very high quality vineyards with many home to 80 year old vines. The DO of Ribera del Jucar only dates back to 2003 when its uniqueness prompted it to be recognised as separate from the larger DO of La Mancha.
Ribera del Jucar ’s climate is different, with more Mediterranean influences, a higher annual rainfall, and soils that are more limestone and sandstone dominant. It is also overwhelmingly a red wine producing region, with Tempranillo (known locally as Cencibel) as the dominant variety It seems particularly well suited to the terroir. Interestingly the permitted yield is 12% lower than La Mancha, and certainly is a key factor in quality. The great appeal is the highly perfumed nature of the wines.They are rich and intense yet display a wonderful elegance.

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