Carlos Moro Finca Picon de Zurita
Picón de Zurita is a vineyard of old clones of the Tinta Fino or Tempranillo variety located on the banks of the right bank of the Duero River. A red wine that reflects the viticultural tradition of the Carlos Moro family who, in this extraordinary area for the cultivation of vineyards in Olivares de Duero, has selected the most emblematic estate, where since time immemorial their ancestors have cultivated the vineyard, to make a unique wine
Awards
93 points Tim Atkin
93 Gourmet Guide points
92 Peñín Guide points
96 points Living the Wine Guide
Picón de Zurita is a vineyard of old clones of the Tinta Fino or Tempranillo variety located on the banks of the right bank of the Duero River. It has loamy, sandy soils, with alluvial soil on the surface, an extreme climate due to its high altitude of 750 meters, it is a flat farm, whose vineyard is 100 years old, which perfectly regulates its production, and expresses its terroir. It is one of the oldest plots that the winemaker and businessman Carlos Moro owns in the Ribera del Duero.
The grapes from this vineyard receive meticulous and manual care, they have a triple selection of cluster and grain with an artificial vision system and carry out their alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks to later carry out their malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels. . Subsequently, the wine rests for 18 months in new French oak barrels.
VISUAL
A red wine with an intense and lively cardinal layer is appreciated, with purple tones.
NOSE
Aromas of acid black fruits with a concentration of Chinese ink and dark chocolate among noble cedar and ebony woods, clove spices and roasted coffee.
MOUTH
A wine is appreciatedIt presents sensations of fruit, spices of cloves and thyme, and of new wood.