Rumbo al Norte 2019
HK$ 2,941.02
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Rumbo al Norte is the palest vintage ever for this wine, and in fact, this year it's a lot paler than Umbrías (it looks like Umbrías!). It's a warm but exceptional vintage for this unique plot, and the wine is ethereal, perfumed, nuanced and elegant with developed aromas à la Rayas but with a more herbal twist and more freshness. This is clearly the highlight of this warm and dry year, a triumph over the natural conditions to produce very ripe wines. The regularity of this wine shows why this is their greatest vineyard. It has a velvety texture with the finest grained tannins from all the wines I tasted from the Comando G team; it's the most elegant and this year also the most ethereal. It was more and more perfumed as it sat in the glass. Mindboggling. Bravo! Only 932 bottles and 12 magnums were filled in June 2021.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Appellation
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels of 500 litres capacity.
Description
Rumbo al Norte is an exceptional wine distinguished by its complexity and elegance. This wine, made mainly with the Garnacha variety, comes from a 0.3 hectare plot with mixed Garnacha vines planted between large rocks in sandy and loamy soils. The vines are approximately 60 years old, which contributes to the depth and concentration of the wine.
The vineyard's location in the Sierra de Gredos, Spain, at an altitude of 1200 metres and facing north, allows for late ripening of the grapes, usually extending into October. This geographical particularity gives the wine darker flavours and a sweeter impression of fruit, wrapped in a spicy backbone.
Winemaking
Rumbo al Norte benefits from a natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts in an open tank, followed by a long maceration. Ageing takes place for 14 months in a 10HL French oak tank. This meticulous process reflects the commitment of the producers, Fernando García and Dani Landi, to quality and the authentic expression of the terroir.
Taste
Rumbo al Norte is a true representation of its origin and care. It is characterised by a subtle entry on the palate, with a well-defined body. Although for some palates it may lack intensity in the centre of the mouth, its balanced acidity brings freshness to the whole, culminating in an elegant finish. Aromas include fresh red fruit, aromatic herbs, plants such as violets and mineral notes, creating a complex and attractive olfactory experience.
In summary, Rumbo al Norte is a wine that stands out for its elegance, depth of flavour and balance, being a true reflection of the Garnacha of the Sierra de Gredos and a testament to the skill and passion of its creators.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 124.12 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
