2018 Dominio di Atauta, Parada de Atauta Ribera del Duero

Winemaker Notes

Bodegas Dominio de Atauta is located in the heart of the Atauta Valley, a small area of Ribera del Duero in Soria, marked by three elements: great diversity of soils and depths, altitudes of up to 1,000 metres and the presence, as a common denominator, of limestone bedrock at depth. All this results in great wines from Ribera del Duero that transmit all the potential and unique personality of a very special valley. Dominio de Atauta owns 21 hectares of its own vineyard and 22 hectares of controlled vineyard, managing close to 600 plots in the Atauta Valley, which represents 85% of the pre-hylloxera vineyard in the area over which it develops a viticulture in which only organic products respectful of the environment are used and carrying out the work in the most sustainable way possible

This wine wants to show the concentration and complexity of the grapes and vineyards produced in our area while at the same time maintaining an approachable style that is pleasing to all wine lovers. It is crafted from a selection of grapes from very old vineyards located on the sandy and rocky soils which are characteristic of the Atauta Valley.

The wine is made from a selection of very old vineyards with vines planted on sandy soil with cobbles, which provides a better maturation and a further fruity intensity. The vinification process is carried out in villages using concrete and stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in wooden tanks and then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Lively deep red cherry colour. Aromatic and very delicate on the nose, with aromas of fresh red fruit and notes of violets, thyme and rosemary. On the palate it is fresh and fleshy at the same time, with a considerable concentration of red and black ripe fruit accompanied by silky tannins. Good balance, elegant and subtle, with a fresh and mineral aftertaste.

Technical Details

Average Age 90 and 100 years.

Altitude from sea level 1000 m above sea level in a moor area.

Soils Selection of plots of land with sandy soils mixed with cobbles over calcareous rock

Climate Extreme continental climate with Mediterranean characteristics, noted for its long and cold winters and short and hot summers.