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Winery: Viñedos Sierra Cantabria

Country / Region: Spain / Rioja

Date Winery was established: 1870

Grape Variety: Tempranillo

Year the vintage was first released: 2001

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14% - 14.5% / 750ml

Ratings: 93 pts Wine Spectator

Decanting Time: Decant for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Serve at 15 - 18°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2020. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good To Know: As one of the most iconic and globally renowned Spanish wine producers, the Eguren family, owns several notable wineries throughout all of Spain. Their most popular and arguably most iconic winery, Sierra Cantabria is located in the heart of the town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra in Rioja Alta, and makes a range of classic Rioja wines from 19 vineyard sites spread out across a total of 65 hectares (160 acres).

The Sierra Cantabria Finca el Bosque 2007 has matured nicely in our cellars. Tasted in 2020, the wine remains powerful and intensely ripe. Crushed blackberries, cassis and nuances of dark chocolate dominate the aroma. Toasted vanillin oak and baking spice add a mature edge to the nose as well. On the palate, the wine remains youthful and plump, nuances of balsamic and wet stone add an earthy touch to its otherwise fruit dominant profile. The long finish is coated in tannins that despite age has remained powerful and intense but with a precise, sinewy tension that is amazingly delectable especially when paired with fatty meats.

Officially founded in 1870 by the prominent winemaking Eguren family, Sierra Cantabria is now led by fourth generation and leading Spanish winemaker, Marcus Eguren. Apart from the historical Sierra Cantabria winery, the Eguren family also owns equally prestigious wineries such as: Señorio de San Vicente in Rioja Alavesa, Dominio de Eguren in the Paganos province, and the more recent, Teso La Monja estate in Toro.