UKAN
MAGNUM 2020
RIOJA ALAVESA • 1.5 LITERS • CULT WINE
"Excellence multiplied: the Magnum format of Ukan 2020 offers Laguardia's noblest evolution, combining imposing structure with slow, harmonious maturation."
Koldo Eguren's Legacy in 1.5L
Born in the heart of Laguardia, Ukan 2020 is the result of precision viticulture that selects micro-plots of old vines. Under the direction of Koldo Eguren, this author-crafted red wine with a strictly dry profile seeks freshness and fluidity. In its Magnum format, this Tempranillo finds its ideal vessel; the lower oxygen-to-volume ratio ensures a superb evolution, preserving red and black fruit while refining the tannins into extraordinary silkiness that only time and a large format can provide.
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1. Identity Profile
Winery: Ukan Estate.
Origin: Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Spain.
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo from old vines (Laguardia and Elvillar).
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging: 17 months in 225- and 500-liter French oak barrels.
Soil: High-altitude clay-limestone terraces.
Format: Magnum (1,500 ml / 1.5L).
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
2. Sommelier's Notes (Tasting Experience)
Appearance: Intense, deep cherry-red. In Magnum format, its vivid color lasts longer, retaining violet hues that indicate the liquid's exceptional health.
Nose: Layered and complex. It unfolds a range of ripe black fruit, subtle balsamic notes, cocoa, and fine spices (clove, pepper), gaining definition and opening up with aeration in the glass.
Palate: Superb, dry, balanced entry. It stands out for a velvety texture that envelops the palate, with rounded tannins and an extraordinarily long, persistent mineral finish.
3. The Wine's Structure (Magnum Potential)
4. Food Pairings and Serving Ritual
Fine Dining: This celebratory format calls for dishes to match. A natural companion to grilled rib steak, roast suckling lamb, oxtail, or big game.
Local Pairings: Perfect with acorn-fed Ibérico ham and well-aged sheep's milk cheeses.
Premium Service: Given its structure and volume, it is essential to decant for 60 to 90 minutes before serving. Use large-bowled Bordeaux glasses.
Temperature: Serve strictly between 16°C and 18°C.
INFORMATION FOR COLLECTORS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Is Ukan Magnum a good investment?
Yes. Ukan Estate reserves this format for its finest plots. The scarcity of 2020 Magnum bottles and their potential to improve in the bottle make them a high-value asset for private cellars.
How many glasses does a Magnum bottle yield?
It yields approximately 10 to 12 standard tasting glasses, making it the perfect format for dinners of 6 to 8 people where you want to maintain the same quality and temperature throughout the evening.
Where can I buy Ukan 2020 Magnum Red Wine (1.5L) in Mexico?
You can buy Ukan Estate's Ukan 2020 Magnum Red Wine (1.5L) at La Cava Shop with free shipping on orders over $1,499 MXN and a 90-day hassle-free return guarantee.