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ORIGIN:
In 2004 when we began our exploration in the search for the wine regions with most potential in Spain,
we discovered Páramo de Corcos, a difficult but privileged area for viticulture, at more than 900 meters
above sea level in the heart of the Ribera del Duero. There, we took up the challenge of creating honest
wines on the land from which they came, seeking the essence of high-altitude vineyards full of freshness
and elegance.
Since 2016, we have also been exploring a hitherto uncharted region, the Ribera in Soria, where we have
discovered vineyards that exceed our expectations: ferrous clay soils, over a thousand meters in height,
and an uncommon freshness. This Bardos Viñedos de Altura is the result.
At Bodegas Bardos we elaborate wines in an artisan fashion, aiming to have them reflect the Castilian
landscape and climate of a place where only the bravest dare to work the land in the most extreme
conditions, where the cold shrinks the bones, the wind cuts the flesh and the sun burns the skin. A place
only suitable for the authentic “bards” of wine, our wine growers.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Varieties: Mostly Tinta Fina, although there is also the odd vines of other varieties such as Albillo Mayor and Garnacha Tinta
Vineyard: Extreme vineyards in Soria, between the towns of Alcubilla and Villálvaro, with a great winemaking tradition. These plots are situated at an altitude of more than 950
meters near the headwaters of the Duero, adjacent to Urbión, a mountain that has a significant impact on the local climate. Planted on sandy soils and fine gravel that rest on ferrous
clay, they are old low-yielding vines, surrounded by wooded areas full of holm oaks, junipers and gall oaks.
Harvest: Manual harvest of selected grapes between October 5 and 12.
Winemaking: Fermentation and gentle maceration in 15,000 kg vats at 18º C for two weeks. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Aging: 12 months in oak containers of different sizes, from 225-liter barrels to 600-liter “bocoyes” and large-capacity vats.
Alcohol Content: 15% Vol.
TASTING NOTES:
Visual: Very vivid cherry red with purple undertones and superb depth.
Nose: Very fresh and complex nose, with fruity notes and hints of spice in the background.
Palate: Very pleasant, with a velvety, ripe tannin. Acidity integrates with the density creating a perfect balance. In the aftertaste the freshness of the fruit reappears.
