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Dignus 2012 75cl

DO | Navarre | Spain
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2007 2012
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91 By Robert Parker
The 2012 Dignus is a blend of 50% Tempranillo , 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines planted in 1970 that was aged 12 months in 3-year-old French oak. It exhibits lovely blackcurrant and black cherry fruit intermixed with licorice, Provençal herbs, loamy soil and hints of spice box and background oak. Medium to full-bodied with fresh acids, it is a zesty, opulent, delicious, complex red wine to consume over the next 3-4 years. Both of these superb efforts are from Navarra (a region also know for its delicious white asparagus).
Producer
Bodegas Viña Magaña
One of the leading producers in Navarra, Bodegas Viña Magaña was founded in 1968 by vinous pioneer, Juan Magaña. Today, the property extends over 100 hectares in the southern part of the region, lying just south of the Ebro River. Planted to one of the warmer sub-regions of the DO, the terroir here adds a distinct minerality and acidity to the blend. As one of the main reference points for quality in Navarra, Bodegas Viña Magaña produces a handful of exemplary reds. Dignus for example is a contemporary, fresh blend of Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Garnacha that has the potential to age well. While Baron de Magaña is made from a selection of fruits from the oldest vineyards in the region, with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo coming from the Castejón vineyard and Syrah coming from the Arguedas vineyards. In general, these bottles offer an outstanding quality for a reasonable price.