YEAR: 2019

ALCOHOL: 14.5%.

GRAPE VARIETY: Tempranillo 95% and Mazuelo 5%.

CLASSIFICATION: Signature Wine.

CORK: Natural cork 49mm.

AGE OF THE VINEYARD: Over 60 years of age.

ELABORATION: Cuevas De LECEA is an extraordinary and complex wine that showcases the depth and potential of the Tempranillo grape, with a small addition of Mazuelo for added complexity. The grapes are sourced from the winery's oldest family-owned vineyards, carefully tended to ensure the highest quality fruit.
Due to the exceptional character of these grapes, the Cuevas De LECEA is produced in limited quantities, with only 3,500 bottles made available each vintage. This allows the winemakers to focus on crafting a wine of uncompromising quality and depth.
After fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in a selection of the finest 100% French oak barrels. This extended maturation period allows the wine to develop its complex flavors and aromas, while the use of French oak imparts subtle notes of vanilla, toast, and spice.
Following its barrel aging, the Cuevas De LECEA is bottled and transferred to the winery's underground cellars, which date back to the sixteenth century. These remarkable cellars, built from ashlar stone, reach a depth of 14 meters and maintain a constant temperature of 13°C throughout the year, providing the perfect environment for the wine's optimal conservation and further development.
The wine rests in these cellars for an additional 12 months, allowing it to mature gracefully and reach its full potential before being released. This patient aging process results in a wine of exceptional complexity and depth, with a mouth-filling texture and a long, lingering finish.

VISUAL PHASE: An intense cherry red color in the glass, with captivating ruby reflections that add depth and allure to the wine's appearance. The wine's vibrant hue is a testament to the concentrated character of the old-vine Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes, as well as the extended aging process in French oak barrels and the winery's historic underground cellars. The wine's color is a striking prelude to the complex aromatics and rich, mouth-filling palate that await the fortunate drinker.

OLFACTORY PHASE: It offers a captivating and complex aromatic profile that unfolds in layers. The wine's old-vine Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes provide a foundation of ripe red fruit aromas, with notes of juicy cherries, plums, and blackberries taking center stage. The extended aging in French oak barrels contributes elegant hints of vanilla, adding a subtle sweetness and depth to the wine's bouquet. As the wine opens up, a delightful spicy background emerges, offering hints of black pepper, clove, and cinnamon. These aromatic elements combine harmoniously, creating an inviting and multi-faceted nose that hints at the wine's complexity and depth.

TASTE PHASE: It is an elegant, harmonious, and complex wine. Soft, silky tannins provide a luxurious texture, while the robust body and persistent finish showcase its depth. Ripe red fruit flavors are complemented by subtle vanilla and spice notes from French oak aging. The wine's impeccable balance and long, lingering finish make it a truly exceptional and age-worthy red.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 16°C and 18°C.

GASTRONOMY: This vibrant and expressive red wine is the perfect partner for a variety of sophisticated dishes. Its balanced acidity and silky tannins make it an ideal choice for succulent cuts of meat, such as herb-crusted lamb racks, grilled ribeye steak, or slow-roasted pork belly with crispy skin.
The wine’s dark fruit notes and subtle spice beautifully complement game dishes like braised wild boar with red wine reduction or duck confit with orange glaze. For a touch of Spanish tradition, pair it with smoky chorizo, aged jamón serrano, or a cheese board featuring Manchego, Idiazábal, or Cabrales.
Its earthy undertones also shine alongside hearty vegetarian options, including wild mushroom risotto, roasted red peppers stuffed with rice, or eggplant parmigiana. For something modern, try it with black truffle pasta or lentil stew with smoked paprika.