TÁBULA
MAGNUM 2019
RIBERA DEL DUERO • 1.5 LITERS • LARGE FORMAT
"Double capacity, sublime evolution: the Magnum format represents the ultimate expression of Tempranillo, allowing for a slower and more harmonious maturation that only large formats can provide."
The Grandeur of the Golden Mile in Large Format
Produced in Olivares de Duero, Tábula Magnum 2019 is a piece of oenological engineering. In a vintage rated as historic, the 1.5-liter format becomes the perfect ally for Tempranillo, ensuring that the vigor and freshness of the Ribera del Duero remain intact for decades. It is a wine that is not just drunk, but celebrated; ideal for gala tables where elegance and generosity meet.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Bodegas Tábula.
Origin: Olivares de Duero, Valladolid. D.O. Ribera del Duero.
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino).
Aging: 18 months in new fine-grained French oak barrels.
Format: Magnum (1,500 ml) - Equivalent to two standard bottles.
Vintage: 2019 - One of the best harvests of the decade.
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Very deep, brilliant cherry red. The Magnum format allows the wine to retain an astonishing chromatic vibrancy, with purple hues that defy the passage of time.
Nose: Unfolds with superb intensity. Notes of ripe black fruit (plum, blueberry) intertwined with cocoa, fine spices (clove, pepper) and a balsamic/mineral touch characteristic of the limestone soil.
Palate: Voluminous and aristocratic entry. Presents a melted texture with tannins polished by aging in the large bottle. The wood is perfectly integrated, offering an eternal finish with hints of black fruit and fine toasted notes.
3. Style and Technical Evolution
4. Pairing and Serving Ritual
Haute Cuisine: Designed to accompany highly intense dishes: grilled ox ribeye, Castilian-style roasted suckling lamb, game meat, or hearty legume stews with Iberian meats.
Artisan Cheeses: Long-aged cheeses, mild blue cheeses, or aged Manchego.
Ideal Occasion: Family banquets, exclusive business dinners, or celebrations of important milestones for 6 to 10 guests.
Protocol: Serve strictly at **18°C**. Due to its structure and format, it is essential to **decant at least 1 hour** before consumption.
Collector's Advantages
Superior Longevity
The lower oxygen-to-wine volume ratio slows oxidation, allowing the wine to develop sublime tertiary nuances without losing its original freshness.
Investment Value
Magnum bottles are produced in limited quantities and tend to appreciate more quickly in the international auction and collecting market.