Valdegatiles

VALDEGATILES 2018

The freshness of its two meters of red clay forges the character of this timeless wine.
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Valdegatiles represents the full potential of a vineyard whose soil is the deepest (2 meters down to the limestone) and it’s the richest in clay. Both the composition and its depth make Valdegatiles a wine with a great structure, elegance and power.

BUY

Valdegatiles:

strength and character

Since Dominio de Atauta arrived to the Atauta Valley in the year 2000 we have identified different terroirs. Experience has shown us that they do not have the same quality and Valdegatiles is one of which we consider exceptional.
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9 micro-plots

at the bottom of the valley

It is located at the bottom of the vally, at the beginning of the hillside with a north orientation and is comprised of 1,09 hectares of vines distributed in 9 micro-plots. Valdegatiles is located at 930 meters above sea level, which makes it one of the vineyards with the highest altitude from the D.O. Ribera del Duero.

Two meters

of clay

The character of Valdegatiles is marked by the soil on which its vines are planted. A single layer of 2 meters of red clay, before the roots of the plant dig into the limestone bedrock, ensures the fresh and powerful character of this wine.
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Years of pamper to

recover each vine

To complete this concept of terroir, the human factor is decisive. From a respectful viticulture, without using any chemicals, supported by biodynamic principals and fundamentals, the goal of this recovery plan is to restore the balance of vines for many years.
Valdegatiles is the wine with more race and power of Dominio de Atauta. A terroir marked by its location at the bottom of the valley and its deep clay soil. This gives it an “extra” freshness that perfectly balances the power provided by the clay and gives it a great aging capacity.

VINTAGES

2018 was a year full of surprises: spring frosts suggested another difficult year, but the amount of water accumulated during the winter allowed the vines to recover and sprout well… and surprisingly, with a lot of grapes. A cold and late cycle heralded a very delayed harvest, synonymous in the area with a difficult harvest, but unusually warm and dry months of September and October allowed for perfect harvesting conditions.

Hand-picked in 11 kg boxes. Double sorting table for bunches and grapes, destemming (no crushing) and vatting in 1,000 L open stainless steel tanks. Cold maceration (at 10°C). Malolactic fermentation and aging in second-use barrels. The entire production process, from harvesting to racking and bottling, is carried out according to the biodynamic calendar.

Deep cherry red color. Valdegatiles stands out for its intense fresh red fruit flavors and a special balance of freshness and power typical of vineyards planted in clay soils. In the mouth, it is intense and powerful, with red fruit always present and a long, very voluminous finish.

A total of 1,347 bottles of Valdegatiles 2018 have been bottled.

Wine Advocate: 95

Tim Atkin: 95

James Suckling: 96

Guía Peñín: 97

Guía Gourmets: 97

White meats, roast lamb or goat in particular, sweetbreads and mushrooms, rice dishes, especially those containing meat such as rabbit paella, rice black pudding, and dishes flavored with black truffles.

Valdegatiles 2018 Technical Sheet


The usual late bud break in the Atauta Valley left without consequences the intense frosts at the end of April, which considerably reduced the production of Ribera del Duero, so 2017 was an excellent year in the Atauta Valley, impeccable from a sanitary point of view. 2017 is the perfect balance between concentration, freshness and elegance. One of the great vintages of Dominio de Atauta.

Double selection (both clusters and berries) is performed upon arrival at the winery. Vinification is carried out with indigenous yeast in open stainless steel vats with a capacity of 1,000 liters, employing delicate plunging techniques. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in stainless steel vats.

Deep cherry colour. Valdegatiles stands out for itgsreat intensity of bright red fruit and a special balance of freshness and power, t y p i c a l of v i n e v a r d s w i t h r i c h c l a y s o i l s . In t h e m o u t h it si i n t e n s e and powerful, with the red fruit always present followed by an astonishingly long and very mouth filling finish.

A total of 1,809 bottles of Valdegatiles 2019 have been bottled.

Wine Advocate: 94

Tim Atkin: 96

Guía Peñín: 94

Guía Gourmets: 97

White meats, roast lamb or goat in particular, sweetbreads and mushrooms, rice dishes, particularly those containing meat such as rabbit paellas, rice blood sausage and dishes flavoured with black truffle.

Valdegatiles 2017 Tasting Notes

2016 is one of the great vintages of Ribera del Duero in recent years. Quantity and quality in equal parts. An autumn and a winter with abundant rains filled the soil with water reserves.
Optimum conditions provoked a great budding, predicting, as finally happened, a great harvest characterized by great maturity and balance.

Double selection (both clusters and berries) is carried out upon arrival at the winery. Vinification is performed using indigenous yeast in open stainless steel vats with a capacity of 1,000 liters, employing delicate plunging techniques. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in stainless steel vats.

Deep cherry colour. Valdegatiles stands out for itgsreat intensity of bright red fruit and a special balance of freshness and power, typical of vinevards with rich clay soils. In the mouth it si intense and powerful, with the red fruit always present followed by an astonishingly long and very mouth filling finish.

A total of 1,515 bottles of Valdegatiles 2016 have been bottled.

Wine Advocate: 95

Tim Atkin: 96

James Sucling: 95

Guía Gourmets: 98

White meats, roast lamb or goat in particular, sweetbreads and mushrooms, rice dishes, particularly those containing meat such as rabbit paellas, rice blood sausage and dishes flavoured with black truffle.

Valdegatiles 2016 Tasting Notes

We must take into account the good distribution of rainfall throughout the cycle. Regarding temperatures, we can talk about a mild winter since the averages and maximums were in values that can be considered as normal. The result has been grapes with intense red fruit aromas, a very fresh and lively acidity. We can speak of a very good harvest in terms of the quantity and quality of the grapes.

Double selection (clusters and berries) at the point of entry to the winery. Vinification carried out with local yeast in open stainless steel vats with a capacity of 1000 l; plunging was performed. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats.

Deep cherry colour. Valdegatiles stands out for its great intensity of fresh red fruit and a special balance of freshness and power typical of vineyards in clay soils. In the mouth it is intense and powerful, with the red fruit always presents and a long and very voluminous end.

A total of 1,129 bottles of Valdegatiles 2014 have been bottled.

White meats, roast lamb or goat in particular, sweetbreads and mushrooms, rice dishes, particularly those containing meat such as rabbit paellas, rice blood sausage and dishes flavoured with black truffle.

Valdegatiles 2014 Tasting Notes

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