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Buy Online"A monumental wine for the price, one of the best value wines I’ve ever found." Steve Bennett, Master of Wine, Importer
Vino 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Attractive deep cherry red in colour. The wine displays pronounced intensity on the nose, well defined, with an extraordinary complex and wide range of aromas (fresh red fruits, ink, spices and final floral character). In the mouth the wine is clearly defined by its elegance and fruit intensity. Harmonious and well balanced, medium to full bodied leading to a rich mouth-filling finish with moderate tannins."
5 Star & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Complex and engaging, the enticing bouquet shows dark fruit intensity, cake spice, charcuterie and toasted almond characters. It's weighty and mouthfilling on the palate with beautifully layered texture, backed by loads of polished tannins, finishing robust and satisfying. At its best: now to 2032."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"A fantastic bouquet and palate with all senses engaged by the aromas of spices and meats, ripe fruits and savoury earthy temptation. Flavours of dark berries and plums, aged meats and salami, brooding dark spices and a firm tannin grip. Plenty of acidity for freshness, the tannins are tempered by the cire fruit intensity, there’s plenty of older oak influences with a developing structure. Balanced, well made and lengthy, a wine to enjoy on its own or with food. Best from 2024 through 2030."
