Marques de Vargas Hacienda Pradolagar 2016

Marqués de Vargas Hacienda Pradolagar 2016 is an exquisite wine from Rioja, Spain, produced only in the most remarkable vintages. This wine is a brilliant example of Marqués de Vargas' ability to create a classic Rioja with modern elegance, depth and great aging potential.

Description

• Grape varieties: Mainly Tempranillo, with Mazuelo and Garnacha as supplements
• Vintage: 2016, an exceptional vintage in Rioja
• Area: Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Producer: Marqués de Vargas
• Ageing: 24 months in French oak barrels followed by bottle aging, which gives the wine complexity and balance.

Tasting notes

• Color: Deep ruby ​​red with garnet red hues indicating beginning maturity.
• Aroma: A complex and intense aroma of ripe dark berries such as blackcurrants, cherries and plums, combined with spicy notes of vanilla, cedar, tobacco, chocolate and a hint of balsamic tones.
• Taste: Well-structured with ripe tannins and an elegant balance between fruit, acidity and barrel aging. The palate offers layers of dark berries, spices, licorice, coffee and roasted notes from the barrel. The acidity adds freshness, while the tannins provide a nice structure.
• Aftertaste: Long and harmonious with a persistent complexity, where fruit, spices and barrel aging blend beautifully.

Serving and food pairing

The wine should be served at 16-18°C and decanted for at least an hour before serving to release all its nuances. It is ideal with elegant meat dishes such as grilled beef, lamb crown, Iberian ham, game and truffle-based dishes. It can also be enjoyed with mature cheeses and well-seasoned stews.

Conclusion

Marqués de Vargas Hacienda Pradolagar 2016 is a remarkable wine with impressive aging potential. It can be enjoyed now with great pleasure, but will also develop even greater complexity over the next 10-15 years. A wine for collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate an exclusive, powerful and elegant Rioja with depth and finesse.