2019 Fernando Algueira dolio

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 98 JS 96 JA 95 WA 95
DC 98

Decanter, August 2023

Simply, unique. It needs a lot of aeration before tasting, otherwise it can show some rusticity due to some reduction. After one hour, the wines opens up in the most delicate array of aromas, with fresh red berry fruit...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, September 2023

Very subtle yet intense nose. Iron, nutmeg, white pepper, wild berries, savory grilled herbs and some oranges. Fresh, silky tannins seep through the berries and white pepper flavors. Extremely long and mouthwatering...
JA 95

janeanson.com, July 2023

From a little-known corner of Galicia, a region of Spain better known for its white wines, this has a lightness of touch, a sense of building energy through the palate, fragrant and juicy with sun-sweetened raspberry...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2023

The 2019 Dolio is a cuvée of Mencía, Brancellao (quite a lot here), Sousón, Caíño and Garnacha Tintorera created as a blend with the help of Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza in this first vintage, but they should go...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Galicia
Sub-region Ribeira Sacra
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Dolio Fernando Algueira Ribeira Sacra, a proprietary red blend from the Galicia region of Spain, has garnered impressive reviews from several esteemed wine critics. This wine, produced by Fernando Algueira, is predominantly composed of the Mencía grape, accompanied by Brancellao, Sousón, Caíño, and Garnacha Tintorera. The wine's alcohol content is 14.0% and it is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Decanter awarded the 2019 Dolio a remarkable score of 98, describing it as "Simply, unique." The reviewer emphasized the need for aeration before tasting, cautioning that otherwise, the wine might exhibit some rusticity. After proper aeration, the wine reveals "the most delicate array of aromas, with fresh red berry fruit, some mint, a bit of toffee." The palate is characterized by "provocative" acidity that enhances the fresh fruit expression, with "firm but suave tannins and a lovely slowness." The reviewer highlighted the wine's originality and potential to become an icon, stating, "Probably the most Burgundian of Spanish wines in this market."

James Suckling also praised the wine, giving it a score of 96. Suckling noted its "very subtle yet intense nose" with aromas of "iron, nutmeg, white pepper, wild berries, savory grilled herbs and some oranges." On the palate, the wine features "fresh, silky tannins" and a "mouthwatering finish that goes on and on." The review recommended drinking or holding the wine.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine 95, lauding its creation as a blend with the help of Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza. The review detailed the winemaking process, including fermentation in a troncoconic oak vat with indigenous yeasts and maturation in barrels and foudres for 24 months. The wine is described as "floral and perfumed" with "good grip, fine tannins, moderate ripeness," and a balanced elegance. The review concluded that it is "the best wine from Algueira in recent times."

Jane Anson also bestowed a score of 95, praising the wine's "lightness of touch" and "sense of building energy through the palate." She described it as "fragrant and juicy with sun-sweetened raspberry, sage and crushed rocks," noting its balanced, dry yet juicy profile. Anson found it "almost impossible to spit out while tasting," highlighting its delicate yet riveting nature.

In summary, the 2019 Dolio Fernando Algueira Ribeira Sacra is a highly acclaimed wine that stands out for its unique blend, meticulous production, and exceptional balance and elegance.