VIÑEDOS DE PÁGANOS | CALADOS DEL PUNTIDO 2017 75cl

The Calados del Puntido 2017 from Viñedos de Páganos originates in Rioja Alavesa, from the emblematic El Puntido plot. It is a wine made with minimal intervention, faithful to the character of Tempranillo and the minerality of its calcareous soils. Considered the winery's "second wine," it maintains a more fluid and accessible style, without sacrificing the elegance and complexity that define the house.

Characteristics

Winery: Viñedos de Páganos
Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Vintage: 2017
Aging: 16 months in French oak barrels of various uses
Vineyard: El Puntido plot, with clay-limestone soils and integrated viticulture
Winemaking: Full destemming, controlled fermentation, and prolonged maceration of 20 to 30 days
Alcohol content: 14% vol. approx.
Format: 75 cl

Tasting Notes

It shows a deep cherry color with evolved rim. The nose reveals ripe black fruit, mineral notes, cocoa, cedar, and spicy nuances. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, with firm but polished tannins, good structure, and a long finish that combines fruity and mineral memories.

Pairing

Ideal for pairing with red meats, medium-intensity stews, traditional casseroles, mushrooms, and aged cheeses. Serve between 16 and 18 ºC to fully enjoy its character.

The Calados del Puntido 2017 is a wine that reflects the authenticity of Rioja Alavesa: mineral, elegant, and with a frank expression of Tempranillo in its purest terroir.