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Bodegas Olivares 2011 'Altos De La Hoya' Jumilla DO
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Item Number: 6682

UPC: 8437001433056

Country: Spain
Region: Murcia
Appellation/AVA: Jumilla DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 92% Monastrell / 8% Garnacha
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Sand and chalk


Location: Bodegas Olivares is located in the northern part of Jumilla which offers superior growing conditions to the south. The vineyards are at higher elevations and the sandy soils make possible a percentage of ungrafted vines that could be unique in Europe.

Fruit Source: From an 11 hectare vineyard of ungrafted vines planted between 1872 and present. Hand harvested.

Aging: A combination of barrique and demi-muid. A few barrels are new, but most are 2nd & 3rd passage barrels from elite Burgundy producers.

91pts (2012 vintage) International Wine Cellar 10/2013
"Brilliant ruby. Livelier and more red-fruity than the regular 2012 bottling, offering powerful raspberry and cherry aromas lifted by a sexy floral pastille note. Sappy, penetrating and emphatically fruity on the palate, offering intense red berry preserve flavors and a touch of smokiness. Energetic and seamless on the finish, which features smooth, even tannins and an echoing floral quality."

Reviews
Bodegas Olivares 2011 'Altos De La Hoya' Jumilla DO
Rating: 87

This red is round and juicy with lively acidity behind the plum, dried cherry, herbal and earthy flavors. A touch rustic, but fresh and balanced. Drink now through 2015.

- The Wine Spectator (2/1/2014)

Bodegas Olivares 2011 'Altos De La Hoya' Jumilla DO
Rating: 91

Bright purple. Black raspberry and cassis aromas, with spicy mineral and floral elements gaining power with air. Powerful dark fruit flavors are sweetened by vanilla and cola nuances and lifted by juicy acidity. Impressively velvety wine, with very good finishing breadth and lingering spiciness. Plenty of bang for the buck here.

- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2012)