Now that the end of the year is approaching, meetings and celebrations among friends and family increase, sometimes accompanied by a good wine that surprises guests and hosts. Although it is thought that in order to buy a good bottle we have to pay a lot, this is not always the case. For this reason, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has carried out a study with 31 aged red wines available in different supermarkets to demonstrate that "it is easy to acquire a good aged red wine at an interesting price."
In the analysis carried out by the organization, different factors were taken into account such as the degree of alcohol, residual sugars, acidity and the amount of additives present in the wines. Likewise, a panel of expert oenologists carried out tastings with the wines studied to determine which of them had the best visual, olfactory and gustatory characteristics. The wine best rated by tasters was Abadía San Quirce Crianza 2019, a wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero made with Tempranillo grapes, with an average price of 17.50 euros. This was rated by the jury with a score of 93 points out of 100.
In addition to evaluating the organoleptic characteristics of these wines, the OCU has also made a list of the three most economical bottles that we can find in supermarkets for these special dates, without forgetting their good quality. Thus, the best aged red wines that can be obtained for less than 8 euros are the following:
This wine has been aged in European and American oak barrels for at least 3 months, and 10% of it matures in century-old clay jars. At first glance it is purple-red with Nazarene edges, and has fresh notes of red and black fruits, such as blackberries and cherries, and balsamic notes of vanilla. In the mouth it is balanced, with soft and pleasant tannins. It is a round and fatty wine, with an interesting blend of spicy touches with forest fruits in the aftertaste.
This wine has been aged for 12 months in French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels. At first glance it is ruby red with garnet highlights, it has a medium-high layer, agile and with good glycerin in the glass. It has notes of ripe red fruit, licorice, sweet spices (vanilla), with dairy notes and a balsamic background that gives it freshness. In the mouth it has an easy and sweet entry, good fruit weight in the mouth and polished tannins. It has good acidity that invites you to drink and its finish is of medium persistence.
This wine is aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. At first glance, it has a shiny appearance, with an intense garnet color and a closed layer. Its aromas are expressive and intense, with notes of ripe red fruit and elegant toasted notes. In the mouth it begins with a soft attack followed by an explosion of flavor that is friendly and pleasant. Its aftertaste is persistent and elegant.
