Bardos Viñedos de Altura 2021

Bardos Viñedos de Altura 2021 is a red from D.O. Ribera del Duero, made by Bardos (Vintae). It stands out for the freshness and elegance that come from the vineyards' altitude, more than 950 metres on the "Páramo de Corcos".

Guía Peñín Review

According to the guide's criteria and the tasting notes for this vintage:

Tasting Date: 23 April 2024.

Typical Comments: The guide's tasters often praise this wine's freshness, which comes from its high-altitude vineyards (almost 1,000 metres), giving a fluid, structured red with very well-ripened tannins.

Consistency: Bodega Bardos has performed solidly in the guide; in previous editions, other wines in the range such as Bardos Suprema and Bardos Reserva also reached 91 to 93 points.

Critic James Suckling gave 92 points to Bardos Viñedos de Altura 2021.

His tasting note highlights the balance between the freshness of altitude and the classic structure of Ribera del Duero.

Here are the main points of his review:

Nose: Intense notes of wild berries, with mineral touches of chalk and sweet spice.

Palate: Described as a vertical, well-structured wine, with "dusty", polished tannins giving a firm yet elegant texture.

Finish: A persistent finish, where ripe black fruit mingles with vibrant acidity.

Suckling recommends this wine for its fluidity, noting that despite the region's typical concentration, the vineyards' altitude (around 950 m) keeps it from being heavy.