Sierra Cantabria

Finca el Bosque 2007

Spain
About the Session

Rioja anchors the Spanish session with a depth and breadth that rewards both traditionalists and modern-style enthusiasts. La Rioja Alta is the most extensively represented producer, with Gran Reserva 904 spanning multiple vintages and formats, alongside the classic Reservas - Viña Ardanza, Viña Alberdi, and Viña Arana. Beyond Rioja, Sierra Cantabria delivers some of the most sought-after names in the sale. Their single-vineyard Amancio across 2002 and 2007, the Finca El Bosque, and the Colección Privada 2003 represent the very top of the Rioja hierarchy.


Current Bid

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Lot 197
  • Sierra Cantabria; Finca el Bosque; 2007; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 500
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 4 200
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Finca el Bosque 2007
3 (1 x 3) 750ml
From the same Sierra Cantabria estate in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Finca el Bosque is the estate's other flagship single-vineyard Tempranillo, produced in limited quantities from a distinct parcel within the La Veguilla estate and bottled separately from Amancio to express a different facet of the same exceptional terroir. The 2007 was a warm and generous Rioja vintage. Thomas Matthews from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 93.

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

“Blackberry and pomegranate flavors are accented by cocoa and cardamom in this exotic red. There's a plush yet elegant texture, supported by fine acidity and well-integrated tannins.” - Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Jul 2010)

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