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Sei Solo Ribera del Duero
Sei Solo Bodegas y Vinedos
Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero

Named after Bach's six solos for violin, Sei Solo represents Javier Zaccagnini's vision of elegant, hightoned Ribera del Duero from the powerful, mineral soils of La Horra and the top vineyards of Barroso and Acos that are planted with old vines of 60 to 90 years old.

Displaying wonderful clarity of fruit and excellent transparency to the multi-layered flavors, there is no new oak influence on this at all, resulting in a wine that has nothing to hide behind. Deft tannins support a taut, mineral, dark fruited wine that, while tight knit and brooding is tremendously refined and vital and not at all tiring to drink. A Ribera built on elegance, refinement and nuance that promises great things for the future. A star is born.

Specifications
Appellation
Ribera del Duero
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Tempranillo
Age of vines
Average 60 years
Vinification
Fermented in stainless steel tanks of small capacity, adapted to the size of every vineyard, allowing to do individual fermentation for every different plot.
Short and careful pumping over, never reaching high temperatures to respect the fruit and avoid over extraction of the tannins, gaining the full potential of elegance and finesse of the old vines. After alcoholic fermentation the wines are racked to two-year-old French barrels to undergo malolactic at low temperature ( less than 14 degrees C) . This process takes several months. When malolactic is finished, the wines are racked to 600 liter big barrels of French oak, which are not new to avoid a loss of balance and style of the wines. Aging in barrels for 20 months.
Production
675 (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2021 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 97 PTS - TA

2021 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 97 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"The top wine from Sei Solo just seems to get better and better, making the most of a very good vintage in 2021. Sourced from seven different parcels in La Horra, this is an elegant, refined, beautifully judged Tinto Fino from a quality-obsessed winemaker. Framed by subtle oak, it's perfumed and acid-driven with sculpted tannins and a partnership of plum, black cherry fruit and toast. 2026-40"

- Tim Atkin MW (Ribera del Duero 2024 Special Report), 97 pts

2021 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 97 PTS - JS

2021 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 97 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A very fine and serious Ribera del Duero that exhibits huge depth and uncoiled complexity. The aromas of spicy toast, chalky minerals, ripe but fresh blackberries, grilled herbs and cocoa powder fade and become more transparent. Well-judged wood influence. Really concentrated, mildly plush and hedonistic. Masses of fine, powdery tannins are fully integrated and cohesively knit. This will age beautifully. 100% tempranillo. Gorgeous. High alcohol, yes, but still poised. Drink from 2027, but this will hold well for years."

- James SUCKLING (December 2024), 97 pts

2020 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 95 PTS - TA

2020 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 95 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"Picking dates were crucial in 2020, according to Michael Zaccagnini, because of rain during harvest, but he picked before the downpours. Sourced from venerable parcels in La Horra, this is a fine, detailed, elegant Tinto Fino with understated 15% new oak, refreshing acidity and flavors of cassis, redcurrant and summer berries. Drinkable now, but with good ageing potential. 2025-32"

- Tim Atkin MW (Ribera del Duero 2023 Special Report), 95 pts

2019 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 97 PTS & Cellar Selection - WE

2019 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 97 PTS & Cellar Selection - WE

wine enthusiast 95 pts

".- Mike DeSimone"

- Wine Enthusiast (May 2024), 97 pts & Cellar Selection

2018 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 96 PTS - SJ

2018 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 96 PTS - SJ

somm journal purple logo"Vines as old as 60-90 years are used for this vibrant 100% Tempranillo. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 20 months in neutral, 600-liter big barrels, the wine is named for Bach’s six solos for violin. Dynamic and muscular, with graphite-laden, firm tannins, a chorus of black plum, blackberries, and a true “soil” component play on our heart strings. Rich, igniting the mineral soils of the region, its music is illuminating, but its sense of place is down to earth."

- The Somm Journal (April/May 2022), 96 pts

2018 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 95 PTS - WE

2018 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 95 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 95 pts

"Deep garnet to the eye, this wine has aromas of black cherry and cassis, with a touch of smoke. Robust tannins support slightly brambly fruit of the wood flavors alongside notes of anise, eucalyptus, dark chocolate and dried thyme. Vivid acidity makes its presence known from first sip through the vibrant finish.- Mike DeSimone"

- Wine Enthusiast (June/july 2023), 95 pts

2018 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 93 PTS - TA

2018 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 93 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"Sei Solo source this top red from two parcels - Barroso and Acos - in the celebrated village of La Horra, aged between 60 and 90 years' old. It's a rich, almost ferrous style with plenty of grip and concentration, understated oak sweetness from 600-litre barrels and the focus and freshness of the 2018 vintage, provided the yields were kept low, as they were here. 2023-30"

- Tim Atkin MW (Ribera del Duero Top 100), 93 pts

2016 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 96 PTS - FALSTAFF

2016 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 96 PTS - FALSTAFF

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Top 10 Ribera del Duero


- FALSTAFF (May 2020), 96 pts

2015 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 93 PTS - DECANTER

2015 Sei Solo Ribera del Duero - 93 PTS - DECANTER

decanter logo 250"A family project by Javier Zaccagnini, of Aalto and Ossian fame, and his son Michael. Year after year, this wine gains more delicacy without becoming lighter, with a remarkable distinctiveness, in a style that looks more for fine texture than fruitiness. Made to pass the test of time. An extremely interesting style, worth following. One of the most Burgundian Riberas. Drink 2020-2035"

Decanter (Spain 2020), 93 pts

Producer Information: Sei Solo Bodegas y Vinedos

Sei Solo and Preludio represent the artistic vision of Javier Zaccagnini. After 20 years of experience in Ribera del Duero, he spent six years with the Quality Control Regulatory Board ...
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