Bardos Vinedos de Altura: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Bardos Vinedos de Altura is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Tempranillo, in Spain, by Bardos. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Dark berries, cocoa, toasted oak — Ribera del Duero and pairs well with Roast lamb, grilled steak and manchego.
Michael's take
“Fresh black fruit, stony Ribera mineral, high-altitude tension.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Tempranillo
- Country
- Spain
- Producer
- Bardos
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Bardos Vinedos de Altura
- Roast lamb
- grilled steak
- manchego
When to open it
- Dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy Bardos Vinedos de Altura
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Bardos Vinedos de Altura taste like?
Bardos Vinedos de Altura is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Dark berries, cocoa, toasted oak — Ribera del Duero. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Fresh black fruit, stony Ribera mineral, high-altitude tension.
What food goes with Bardos Vinedos de Altura?
Michael pairs Bardos Vinedos de Altura with Roast lamb, grilled steak and manchego. It works best for Dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does Bardos Vinedos de Altura cost?
Bardos Vinedos de Altura falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Tempranillo Michael has poured
- El Coto Rioja Crianza$ · under $15
- Montecillo Winemaker's Selection Rioja Crianza$ · under $15
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