Winery / Producer: Tesalia (Bodega Tesalia).

Specific Origin: Exclusive selection from the oldest hillside plots in Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.

Vintage / Harvest: 2020 (One of the best and most balanced of the decade).

Grape Varieties: A high-end blend composed of Petit Verdot, Syrah, Tintilla de Rota, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Terroir and Climate: Clay soils with limestone subsoil providing exceptional minerality. A unique microclimate where the southern heat is balanced by cool nights and Atlantic breezes.

Aging: Noble aging for approximately 12 months in new, fine-grained French oak barrels, followed by a prolonged rest in bottle to achieve absolute integration.

Style: Full-bodied, highly structured, aristocratic, complex, and persistent aging red wine.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-TESALIA-ICONO-2020-750

Appearance: Presents an imposing and dense dark ruby red color with a deep opaque heart and noble garnet reflections, showing an impeccable, clean, and stately visual impression.

Nose: An aromatic concert of extraordinary complexity and evolution in the glass. It unfolds opulent layers of ripe black fruits (blackberries, cassis, figs, and prunes), finely intertwined with notes of precious woods, cedar, cigar box, blonde tobacco, bitter cocoa, black pepper, and an elegant mineral echo of chalk and graphite.

Palate: Royal, imposing, and superbly structured entry. On the palate, it is dense, fleshy, and with spectacular volume, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins that feel completely polished and velvety. Its masterful acidity refreshes the opulence of the whole, guiding the wine towards an endless, dry, sophisticated, and aristocratic finish.

High-End Gastronomic Pairing: The imposing tannic structure, ripe fruit, and sophistication of Tesalia 2020 demand complex dishes with great gastronomic power. It is the heavenly companion for premium marbled cuts of long-aged meat cooked over coals (such as a High Choice Rib Eye, Tomahawk, or Wagyu), traditional roasted suckling lamb, oxtail stewed in red wine, and big game (venison, wild boar) with spiced reductions. It harmonizes magnificently with a barbecue of well-structured fine cuts, roasted bone marrow with coarse salt, and gourmet picanha tacos. In the realm of cheeses, it pairs ideally with aged cheeses, long-cured Manchegos, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolates with high cocoa concentration.

Suggested Moments:

• Transcendent Special Celebration: The definitive label to frame life's grandest and most significant events, such as silver anniversaries, milestone anniversaries, graduations, or celebrations that deserve a memorable wine.
• High-Level Business and Diplomatic Dinners: Serving this great wine at a high-level corporate meeting or executive dinner projects impeccable status, deep oenological knowledge, and utmost respect for your strategic allies.
• Gift of High Distinction and Cult: An extraordinary and supremely sophisticated gift for collectors, sommeliers, or great wine enthusiasts who appreciate the value and potential of an authentic "Grand Cru of the South."
• Aristocratic Romantic Dinner: The complex notes of tobacco, cedar, and ripe black fruits add a layer of warmth, elegance, and sensuality ideal for an intimate, high-class evening for two.
• Gourmet Barbecue Gala: Completely elevates the concept of the Sunday barbecue, turning it into a black-tie banquet by pairing the juiciest and most select cuts of meat with the imposing presence of this iconic wine.
• Festive and Elegant Family Meal: The jewel in the crown to adorn the table during big year-end dinners, Christmas, or memorable family banquets, uniting hearts with a sublime toast.
• Summer Exclusive Grill Nights: Excellent to be enjoyed subtly chilled on exclusive outdoor summer nights, accompanying a tapas spread of the highest quality pure acorn-fed Iberian ham and deep conversations.

Is it strictly necessary to decant Tesalia 2020 Vintage wine?

Yes, it is absolutely essential due to its extraordinary concentration, structure, and prolonged aging. It is recommended to gently decant it 45 to 60 minutes before serving; this process will awaken its complex notes of noble wood, tobacco, and black fruits, softening the Petit Verdot's attack on the palate.

What is the ideal serving temperature for this great iconic wine?

To enjoy all its sumptuousness, balance, and majestic aftertaste without the alcohol standing out, it should be served strictly between 16°C and 18°C. In warm climates or during summer, it is advisable to chill it for a few minutes beforehand in a bucket with water and ice before bringing it to the table.

What is the aging potential of this label in my personal cellar?

Tesalia 2020 has monumental aging potential due to the impressive fruit concentration of its vintage and its magnificent balance of acidity and structural tannins. If kept horizontally, protected from light and at a constant temperature (between 12°C and 15°C), it will continue to evolve and gain aristocratic finesse for the next 12 to 15 years.

Why is Tesalia internationally known as the 'Grand Cru of the South'?

This distinction is granted due to its winemaking philosophy inspired by the great wines of Bordeaux, applied to a unique Andalusian terroir. The combination of extreme precision viticulture, the use of noble varieties alongside Tintilla de Rota, and the winery's rigorous quality standards result in a red wine of unprecedented finesse and elegance in the region.