2022 Cepa 21 Malabrigo

Bodegas Cepa 21 is a boutique winery in Castrillo de Duero, a village in Valladolid in the area known as the Golden Mile. The vineyards of Bodegas Cepa 21 are one of its greatest assets. They are situated at an altitude between 750 and 900 meters above sea level and face north. Both factors ensure that the grapes ripen gradually, giving them complexity and freshness. The project owns 50 hectares of vineyards on soils of silty sand, clay, or limestone, most very close to the winery and planted with the clone of the area's centuries-old vineyards (the purest Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero).

Also highly relevant is the unique position, because years ago Jose Moro already realized that, given the current climate challenges, vineyards located in the north of the Ribera del Duero are the future, and this is now paying off. All CEPA21 wines have more freshness and elegance than the southern vineyards.

Malabrigo is the name given to the most characteristic vineyard. Characteristic of the plots are the loam and sandy clay soils and the extreme climatic conditions with large temperature fluctuations between day and night. All these aspects attach great importance to the concept of terroir and help it reach extraordinary levels and give it character. The Bodega's flagship wine is Malabrigo, which is aged for 21 months in French oak barrels. The wine has an intense cherry-red color; it is powerful and has an elegant nose, with notes of black fruit such as jam, blueberries, and blackberries. This is complemented by spicy toasted oak and noble notes. The taste is round with strong and structured tannins. Absolutely a sensation, and although this wine is already in the higher price range, we have found in (blind) tastings that it can easily compete with wines costing double or more.

FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.