{"title":"Pago Ayles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"patria-chica-vino-de-pago-2020-spain","title":"Patria Chica Vino de Pago 2020 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is immensely complex and engaging on the nose showing dark berry, smoked game, violet and cedar aromas, leading to a generously expressed palate delivering expansive mouthfeel and rich texture. Sophisticated and stylish with an impressively long elegant finish. At its best: now to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A blend of 60% tempranillo, 26% garnacha, 12% merlot and 2% cabernet. Full-bodied, flavoursome red with ripe cherry\/berry, violet, integrated oak, wood smoke and liquorice characters supported by rich, ripe tannins. Approachable now but no rush\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A distinctive and enticing bouquet with aromas of place and time, plum and dark berries, strawberry, incense, cinnamon, whispers of aged meat and plenty of vanilla and barrel layers. Quite delicious on the palate  - a wine of texture as much as it is flavour. An abundance of finely textured tannins weave between a mix of red berry and plum fruit flavours, medium acidity and a lengthy dry finish with plenty of complexity and charm. Great drinking from 2022 through 2028\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Aromas of ripe blackberries, raspberries, plums, violets and cloves. Medium-to full-bodied with ripe tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy, ripe and fruity finish\" James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe result is a deep coloured, rich, intensely flavoured red with masses of dark berry fruit, chocolate and a hint of spice with soft, round tannins and enough freshness to balance the power.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHeritage and organic viticulture meet in harmony this unique Spanish red blend that’s 60% Tempranillo, 26% Garnacha, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is just the second vintage and previous  vintage accolades include Gold Medal International Wine and Spirits Awards 2021 and 91\/00 Guia Penin.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tVino de Pago is produced in a very specific area of terroir, with specific characteristics of soil, climate and varieties that create unique and differentiated wines - these are awarded the top classification of Spanish wine, “Denomination de Pago.” Patria Chica, means literally the \"small homeland.\" The label is a symbol of prosperity, the banknote, whose protagonist is the farmer toiling land, allowing its treasure to emerge.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTo date only 20 wineries have been classified \"Denomination de Pago.\" Pago Aylés was the 10th to achieve the classification in 2010 and is the first and only Pago in the Aragon region. This wine project of the Ramón Reula family began its journey in the 1980s and ended with the reunification of various properties that once belonged to the so-called Finca Aylés dating back to the Middle Ages and first mentioned by Alfonso I in 1120.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tAylés’ has extreme weather conditions – during summer, there is a fluctuation of over 20ºC between day and night temperatures - which enables the wines to retain freshness and drinkability despite their innate power. The unique terroir is influenced by the Huerva river with plots of exceptional soils - pudding stones and clay with a high calcium component that brings energy to the wines. The estate is certified organic.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tGrapes are harvested in the cool of night just 10minutes away from the winery. After cold pre-fermentation maceratio Tempranillo and Merlot are co-fermented first, and afterwards, the fermentation of Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon also take place at the same time. After temperature-controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak casks with 5 months maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Great with a wide variety of flavoursome meat and vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"MuchoGusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488363651389,"sku":"PatriaChicaVinodePago20","price":149.69,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19535-1.jpg?v=1729032576"},{"product_id":"pago-ayles-cuesta-del-herrero-2020-spain","title":"Pago Aylés Cuesta Del Herrero 2020 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePlum fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eComplex\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A monumental wine for the price, one of the best value wines I’ve ever found\" Steve Bennett, Master of Wine, Importer\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"There is yet more impressive “Iberian Best in Show” value from this Pago wine, the first in Aragon: Ayles, sited near to Zaragoza. It’s a young blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo with a little Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and stood out for successive panels of judges thanks to its generosity poise and charm. Dark black-red in colour, its sweet, pure black-cherry and plum fruits waft alluringly from the glass. The concentration is remarkable for this price bracket, and the combination of indigenous varieties with a seasoning of Bordeaux favourites brings the wine a complexity which almost comes as a surprise after its aromatic sweetness. It’s a wine from evidently propitious vineyards - about which we will surely hear more in future\" Decanter Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVino de Pago is produced in a very specific area of terroir, with specific characteristics of soil, climate and varieties that make unique,  differentiated wines that are awarded the top classification of Spanish wine, “Denomination de Pago.” To date only 20 Spanish wineries have been classified \"Denomination de Pago.\" Pago Aylés was the 10th to achieve the classification in 2010 and is the first and only Pago in the Aragon region. The estate is located in North-Eastern Spain, 30km from the city of Zaragoza with deep roots linked to the history of the province.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Vino de Pago is a blend of all varietals grown on the property; Garnacha, Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cuesta del Herrero plots have pudding stones and clay soil with a high calcium component. This composition enables the production of fresh, vibrant wines of high quality due to a superior foliar balance and a slower grape maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHarvest by night. Cold pre-fermentation maceration. The Tempranillo and Merlot are co-fermented first because of a similar maturation cycle, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache are co-fermented later for the same reason. Temperature controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation takes place in second and third use French oak cask, then 6 months maturation in barrel. Ageing potential: Between 5 and 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe result is an incredible “best buy.” Considering the astonishing amount of work and effort to stay true to history and the terroir, plus the attention to detail, if this monumental wine was French or Italian, it would be well over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"MuchoGusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488424108349,"sku":"AylesCuestaDelHerrero20","price":149.69,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20937-1.jpg?v=1729033058"},{"product_id":"patria-chica-vino-de-pago-2021-spain","title":"Patria Chica Vino De Pago 2021 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRich berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eWarm spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoursome\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is totally seductive and sensually appealing; the fragrant bouquet shows dark fruit richness, vanilla, hazelnut and warm spice aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that's wonderfully weighted and beautifully flowing. Plush and mouth filling, finishing impressively long and delicious. At its best: now to 2033\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A blend of tempranillo, garnacha, merlot and cabernet. A tasty, savoury blend with cassis, chocolate\/mocha, vanilla, blackberry, blueberry and ripe cherry flavours. Deliciously accessible now\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Fabulous bouquet of ‘old-world’ earthiness and complexity with aromas of dried berries and preserves, dried clay and stones, barrels complexities and dried herbs. Dry and delicious on the palate with the structure speaking as loud as the fruit and spice contributions. Tannins have a firmness and grainy feel, acidity sits at medium and with the earth, fruit, green coffee bean, cinnamon and dried clay and floral flavours this is a wine to savour on its own or with food. Balanced, well made and ready to drink. Best from 2025 through 2032+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A fruity expression, from a blend of tempranillo, garnacha, merlot and cabernet, delivering dark cherries, brambly fruit and some olives and dried herbs. Medium to full body with fine-grained tannins and a fruit oriented finish. Fleshy and juicy, with cherries and Mediterranean herbs in the middle\" James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t‘Vino de Pago’ is Spain’s highest wine classification given to a very specific area of terroir, with differentiated wines. Pago Aylés was the 10th of only 20 wineries given the classification and the only one in Aragon. This project of the Ramón Reula family began its journey in the 1980s and unified various properties that once belonged to the so-called Finca Aylés first mentioned by Alfonso I in 1120. The unique terroir has extreme weather conditions – during summer, there is a fluctuation of over 20ºC between day and night temperatures - which enables the wines to retain freshness and drinkability despite their innate power. Influenced by the Huerva river with plots of exceptional soils - pudding stones and clay with a high calcium component that brings energy to the wines. The estate is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes are harvested in the cool of night just 10 minutes away from the winery. After cold pre-fermentation maceration Tempranillo and Merlot are co-fermented first, and later, co-fermentation of Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon. After temperature-controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak casks with 5 months maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"MuchoGusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488573432125,"sku":"PatriaChicaVinoDePago21","price":149.69,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24212-1.jpg?v=1729034209"},{"product_id":"pago-ayles-cuesta-del-herrero-2021-spain","title":"Pago Aylés Cuesta Del Herrero 2021 (Spain)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is seductively delicious. Combining rich berry notes with warm spice, toasted nut, tapenade and dried flower nuances, it's gracefully opulent offering terrific fruit weight with savoury undertones. Plump and flavoursome with a sustained sturdy finish. Predominantly Garnacha \u0026amp; Tempranillo with small amounts of Merlot \u0026amp; Cabernet Sauvignon. At its best: now to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Old world, old school, earthy and richly scented with a mix of dark berries and soft brown soil earth ideas, black currant and tobacco, black cherry and sweet spice, velvet flowers and barrel spice. Delicious on the palate with an abundance of fine chalky almost dusty tannins, medium acidity, then flavours of red fruit and spices that reflect the bouquet. Tannins stick to the palate and dissolve slowly, the core fruit flavours taper off to reveal some dry earth and barrel qualities. A delicious wine that will require your attention to the detail. Well made, lengthy and ready with best drinking from 2024 through 2030\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An elegant blend of 50% Garnacha, 30% tempranillo, 12% merlot and 8% cabernet sauvignon. Deep, almost inky red wine with cherry\/berry, baked earth, Christmas cake and chocolate\/mocha flavours. Hearty, complex red\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Excellent depth to the black cherries, dark berries, dried flowers, Mediterranean herbs and dark spices. The creamy, caressing tannins are soaked up into the black cherry fruit on the medium-to full-bodied palate, making it a real pleasure now. From organically grown grapes. Delicious now, but will hold for a few years, too\" James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVino de Pago is produced in a very specific area of terroir, with specific characteristics of soil, climate and varieties that make unique,  differentiated wines that are awarded the top classification of Spanish wine, “Denomination de Pago.” To date only 20 Spanish wineries have been classified \"Denomination de Pago.\" Pago Aylés was the 10th to achieve the classification in 2010 and is the first and only Pago in the Aragon region. The estate is located in North-Eastern Spain, 30km from the city of Zaragoza with deep roots linked to the history of the province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vino de Pago is a blend of all varietals grown on the property; Garnacha, Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cuesta del Herrero plots have pudding stones and clay soil with a high calcium component. This composition enables the production of fresh, vibrant wines of high quality due to a superior foliar balance and a slower grape maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest by night. Cold pre-fermentation maceration. The Tempranillo and Merlot are co-fermented first because of a similar maturation cycle, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache are co-fermented later for the same reason. Temperature controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation takes place in second and third use French oak cask, then 6 months maturation in barrel. Ageing potential: Between 5 and 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an incredible “best buy.” Considering the astonishing amount of work and effort to stay true to history and the terroir, plus the attention to detail, if this monumental wine was French or Italian, it would be well over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MuchoGusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488573727037,"sku":"AylesCuestaDelHerrero21","price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24219-1.jpg?v=1729034212"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/collections\/region-pago-ayles.oembed","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}