Organized by the Spanish Union of Tasters, it is one of the Spanish wine events that enjoy great international prestige as it is recognized by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) and is part of VINOFED, the federation that makes up , worldwide, the most reputable competitions in the sector.
In this XXII edition of the international Bacchus 2014 competition, which took place in Madrid from March 14 to 18, nearly 1,600 samples have been presented, from around twenty countries. For five days they were examined by one hundred international expert tasters. This jury, made up of specialized journalists, sommeliers, oenologists, Masters of Wine and Masters of Sommelier, has awarded a Silver medal to the 2008 Selección Reserva red wine from Bodegas Yuntero.
Last February, two other wines from this La Mancha winery were awarded Gold medals in the prestigious international competition Berliner Wein Trophy 2014: the organic Mundo de Yuntero Blanco 2013 and the Epílogo Blanco 2013, both with Designation of Origin La Mancha.
These awards, added to the numerous medals that Bodegas Yuntero achieved throughout 2013 and the excellent rating given -that same year- to three of its wines by the American critic Robert Parker, represent great recognition for the constant work and permanent commitment for the quality of the winery, which in 2014 celebrates sixty years since its foundation.
Yuntero Reserva Selection 2008 (Bacchus Silver Medal 2014)
With the La Mancha Designation of Origin, it is made 100% with the Tempranillo grape variety. It has a long maceration with fermentation at a temperature of 24-25° C. After this process, it is aged for twelve months in mixed oak barrels (French oak bottoms and American oak staves). Before being marketed, it spends two years in the bottle.
Cherry red in color, with a brick-like color, it has great aromatic complexity, highlighting the spicy and balsamic notes of its aging in barrels, as well as roasted notes of coffee and mocha. In the mouth, it is a very round, smooth and elegant wine, with very sweet tannins, and great persistence.
