Nexus Plus 2014

Frontaura

Nexus Plus
2014

Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Douro
Appellation
Ribera del Duero
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

In the heart of the city of Toro, located in north-central Spain, are the Frontaura and Victoria Palaces, 2 majestic buildings built in 1574 of immense architectural value. They are owned by the Bodegas Frontaura, which has been producing high quality wines since the 19th century in the most prestigious Spanish appellation, Toro. The estate owns 120 hectares of vines planted in the valley of the Douro River, at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. Its main grape variety is Tinta de Toro,...

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Production notes

100% Tempranillo 18 months in French oak barrels

Tasting notes

Intense and brilliant ruby ​​color. High intensity, with very complex tertiary aromas following its long aging both in barrel and in bottle with nuances of ripe fruit, spices and smoky cloves which then give way to scents of cedar and rich aromas roasting on mineral notes. Pairings with grilled meats

Press reviews

Guia Penin

- 90 points -

May 2022 (Vintage 2014)

Colour: cherry, garnet rim;Aroma: fruit preserve, fruit liqueur notes, powerful, dark chocolate, sweet spices;Flavour: flavourful, sweetness, long;Style: weary;Colour: cherry, garnet rim;Aroma: black fruit, spicy, dried herbs;Flavour: good structure, grainy tannins;

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