Antea Fermentado Barrica
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release, allowing the oak and fruit components to seamlessly integrate.
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Baked white fish in butter sauce, roasted chicken or poultry with herbs, and creamy pasta dishes or mushroom risotto.
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Marqués de Cáceres, founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner, played a pivotal role in modernizing the Rioja region by introducing French winemaking techniques under the guidance of legendary Bordeaux enologist Émile Peynaud. The 'Antea' is a beautiful expression of this legacy, elevating the traditional white Viura grape (often blended with a touch of Malvasía) through barrel fermentation in new French oak. Grown in the cool, Atlantic-influenced clay-limestone vineyards of Rioja Alta, the grapes undergo fermentation and subsequent lees stirring (battonage) in barrel. This technique coaxes out a rich, creamy texture and complex aromas of toasted brioche, citrus peel, and white flowers, bridging the gap between historical Spanish weight and modern freshness.
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Founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner in the historic town of Cenicero within Rioja Alta, Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres revolutionized the Rioja region by introducing Bordeaux-style winemaking techniques, including temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and a greater emphasis on fruit purity over excessive oak aging. Today, under the leadership of Cristina Forner, the family-owned estate has expanded its footprint beyond Rioja to Galicia, Rueda, and Ribera del Duero, crafting a diverse portfolio of elegant, expressive wines. The winery is globally renowned for its classic Tempranillo-dominated reds—ranging from the vibrant Tinto Crianza to the prestigious, old-vine Gaudium and Gran Reserva—as well as crisp, barrel-fermented whites like Antea and refreshing rosés.