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Portia Prima La Encina 2019 Wine Review

Portia Prima La Encina 2019

Portia Prima La Encina 2019

Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $45.95

Drink: 2022-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Portia Prima

Agent: Select Wines

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Portia Prima La Encina 2019 is a 100% Tempranillo produced from grapes sourced from the Pago del Pino Estate about 750 metres above sea level. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks at 28ºC. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels and is then aged for 15 months in the same oak barrels. Look for fresh, ripe blackberry, plum, savoury herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice plushy and long on the palate. Pour with a roast Porchetta.

Food pairings: meaty stews, meat-lover's pizza, roast venison.

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This Portia Prima La Encina 2019 was reviewed on November 19, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • AGLC
  • 753225

Reviews and Ratings

Philippe Perreault - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is made of 100% Tempranillo with a deep purple color and notes of balckberry, vanilla, oak barrel and black pepper.

This is a full-bodied wine, very long on the palate with powerful tannins.

Pair it with red meats.
Serve it between 15-17 degrees,
Can be aged 10-15 years.

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