{"product_id":"vina-sastre-pago-de-santa-cruz-2022","title":"Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz 2022","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fozl3s\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePago de Santa Cruz 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eViña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz 2022 is a distinctive red wine from Ribera del Duero, created with a focus on terroir, precision, and old vines. The wine comes from a single specific plot – the so-called “Pago Santa Cruz” – where high-altitude vineyards and calcareous clay soils contribute to the wine's structure and depth. The combination of low yield, manual harvesting, and gentle vinification results in a wine with both power and finesse. It is a wine that appeals to the experienced wine drinker who seeks complexity and ageing potential over immediate fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hx126q\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eSince its beginning, Bodegas Sastre has had an uncompromising approach to winemaking, with a focus on sustainable viticultural methods and minimal intervention. The Pago de Santa Cruz vineyard is located at an altitude of around 800 metres near La Horra, where large temperature fluctuations between day and night ensure a slow and balanced ripening. The vines are up to 80 years old, which results in naturally low yields and high concentration. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a strict selection before being traditionally vinified and aged in new American oak barrels for up to 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7efcgf\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine is a deep cherry-red with violet hues. The nose is complex and layered with notes of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1krwfd7\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e blackberries, plums, and cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ha5ekd\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpices:\u003c\/strong\u003e nutmeg, fennel, and cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z74ulq\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary aromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e tobacco, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured with lively tannins and an impressive length. The fruit is ripe and intense, but balanced by a freshness and a spicy note from the barrel. The finish is persistent and develops gradually, making the wine suitable for both current enjoyment and ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1r3odzp\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eGrapes \u0026amp; vinification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThe wine is made from 100% Tempranillo (Tinta del País) from old vines. The advanced age of the plants contributes to a special concentration and complexity in the grape material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eKey elements in the production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tm9mby\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eManual harvest in small crates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v7ynr4\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eDouble sorting of grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1utfsl7\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eNo use of herbicides or pesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7iw1fo\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e18 months of ageing in new American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eThis approach ensures a wine where the character of both the grape and the terroir stands out clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"aivkri\" data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003ePago de Santa Cruz is ideal for rich dishes and gastronomic experiences. It should be served at 14–16 °C and benefits from being decanted before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8pcbt1\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eGrilled beef or red deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wdink\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eBraised dishes and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nj6i36\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eMushroom-rich dishes and truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j28gy1\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2641\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wine has significant ageing potential (15–25 years), during which it will develop further complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Hermanos Sastre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53956233822554,"sku":"PagoSantaCruz22","price":499.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9024\/1539\/files\/vina-sastre-pago-de-santa-cruz-2022-wine-vin-redwine-rodvin-whiskystack.png?v=1775655747","url":"https:\/\/whiskystack.com\/en\/products\/vina-sastre-pago-de-santa-cruz-2022","provider":"WHISKYSTACK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}