The 2019 Dominio del Aguila Picaro del Aguila Tempranillo is a red wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Produced by Dominio del Aguila, this wine is primarily composed of Tempranillo grapes, with approximately 5% of other varieties (both red and white) interplanted in old vineyards. It is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 14.0%. The wine underwent fermentation with full clusters and indigenous yeasts, followed by maturation in French oak barrels for 15 months, with only 10% to 15% new barrels used.
Luis Gutiérrez from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives the 2019 Pícaro del Águila Tinto a score of 94 points, indicating high quality. He describes this vintage as the most approachable among the reds he tasted from the producer, yet still serious, vibrant, and aromatic. According to Gutiérrez, the wine is medium-bodied with a fine texture and remarkable freshness, despite being from a warmer year. He notes that it has less oak influence compared to previous years, making it more balanced, floral, and aromatic.
Gutiérrez highlights the wine's aging potential and its ability to drink well now, offering a commendable balance and length. "It's medium-bodied with a very fine texture, a pretty wine that drinks very well and doesn't reflect a warm year at all, as it has incredible freshness," he states. He also mentions the significant increase in production volume without sacrificing quality, with 69,852 bottles and 850 magnums produced.
In summary, the 2019 Dominio del Aguila Picaro del Aguila Tempranillo stands out as a well-balanced, vibrant, and aromatic red wine with excellent aging potential and a notable increase in production. It is a testament to the producer's ability to maintain high quality even with a larger output.