Finca Allende Aurus, Rioja DOCa, Spain

阿連德酒莊奧洛斯紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：8388

The luxury-priced 1997 Aurus emerges from old vines planted at 1,200-1,500 foot elevations. Made from 85% Tempranillo (60-years old) and 15% Graciano, and low yields of 1.5 tons of fruit per acre, it is bottled unfiltered after undergoing malolactic fermentation as well as aging in new French oak. From a difficult vintage, the dense ruby/purple-colored 1997 Aurus offers an elegant, classy bouquet of red and black fruits, minerals, and smoke. Medium-bodied and deep for a 1997, with moderate tannin, and sweet, earthy black fruits, it will be at its prime between 2002-2012. There are 125 cases imported to America.There is little value to be found from Allende, but the quality of the wine is impressive.Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

The 1997 Aurus is better than the debut 1996, with lively blackberry and soy aromas, kirsch developing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and faded blackberry notes mingling with leather and mushroom on the slightly attenuated finish. Drink now. Commencing with the Allende Blanc, I was impressed by how well this ages. Predominantly Viura with a higher percentage of Malvasia in older vintages, it develops a fine waxy texture and almost dried Barsac-like personality.

This is a dark, supple wine with toasty oak, sweet blueberry and roasted fruit aromas. Textured on the tongue, but vintage-true, it doesn’t show the depth of the stunning 1996. Still, the blackberry and prune fruit, earth and leather accents, tangy acidity and dry, peppery finish show class most wines only aspire to. Closes firm and dry. Drink 2003–2007. ——M.M.(11/1/2002)—— 91