GRAN TÁBULA 2016
GOLDEN MILE
RIBERA DEL DUERO
"The pinnacle of precision viticulture: an absolute harmony between centenarian vineyards and meticulous aging in the most select forests of France."
Golden Mile: The Single-Vineyard Wine
Gran Tábula 2016 represents the high point of Bodegas Tábula. Sourced from a selection of micro-parcels in Olivares de Duero with vines over 60 years old, this 100% signature Tempranillo stands out for its monumental structure. The 2016 vintage, legendary for its perfect thermal balance, allows this cult wine to unfold an aristocratic tertiary complexity, ideal for collectors seeking to purchase high-end Spanish wines with secure shipping in Mexico.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Tábula.
- Origin: Olivares de Duero, Golden Mile, Valladolid, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Tempranillo (Old Vine Tinta del País).
- Aging: More than 20 months in new fine-grained French oak barrels.
- Vintage: 2016 (Rated as a Historic Great Aging Vintage).
- Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet red, with a very high and dense depth, showing rims that denote extreme concentration and impeccable health.
Nose: An inexhaustible array of ripe black fruit (blackberry, cassis), figs, truffle, and noble woods. Touches of incense, graphite, and exceptional limestone minerality emerge.
Palate: Superb and regal entry. Possesses an imposing muscle with a velvet texture. Perfectly integrated tannins and an infinite aftertaste loaded with black spices and fine toasted notes.
3. Character and Longevity
MONUMENTAL STRUCTURE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
TERTIARY COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
DRINKING WINDOW [ UNTIL 2045+ ]
4. Serving Ritual and Gourmet Pairing
Haute Cuisine: Ideal to pair with long-aged red meats (Dry Aged), big game (roe deer, wild boar, roast lamb), truffle dishes, and high-intensity red wine reductions.
Service: Recommended to be enjoyed at an ideal temperature of 18°C. Given its high concentration, decanting for 60 to 90 minutes before serving is essential to appreciate its full aromatic expression.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is Gran Tábula considered a single-vineyard wine?
It is called a single-vineyard wine because it comes from an exclusive selection of micro-parcels in Olivares de Duero, with centenarian vines of very low yield per hectare.
What is the aging potential of the 2016 vintage?
It possesses a monumental structure that allows for noble evolution and elegant bottle aging over the next 20 to 25 years.