Agapito Rico
Murcia, Jumilla
Spain

This 200 hectares estate was first established in 1989. Today it is owned and managed by winemaker Agapito Rico Martínez. Product offering and bottling includes Carchelo, Merlot, Canalizo Syrah, and Tardo. 75% of its wines are exported overseas. The wine styles from this winery is very new world, with emphasis on strength, extract built for the American palate and market. As informed by its export manager; Sergio Pereletegui whom we met in Singapore in April 2008, the winery is looking for an Asian importer.

Contact Details:
Bodegas Agapito Rico
P O Box 36
Casas de la Hoya, S/N
30520 Jumilla
Murcia, Spain
Tel: +34 9 6821 8500
Fax: +34 9 6822 0232
Email: export@carchelo.com
Website: Click here. (Website is not active)

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2006 Agapito Rico Jumilla Carchelo
Murcia, Jumilla
Spain

F25042008. 14.0%. A Bordeaux blend of some 60% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Mouverdre. 2 months in French oak before release. Pepper with sweet black berries. Medium to full-bodied. Young and plummy with chewy spicy tannins and a short dry finish. Drink between 2008 to 2011.

2006 Agapito Rico Jumilla Monastrell Altico
Murcia, Jumilla
Spain

F25042008. 14.5%. 100% Syrah. 4 months in French oak before bottling and release. Rich, ripe black plums. Full-bodied. Black cherries, berries with a jammy combust texture on the palate. Short to medium finish. Drink from 2008 to 2012.

2004 Agapito Rico Jumilla Carchelo Canalizo
Murcia, Jumilla
Spain

F25042008. 14.5%. 60% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Tempranillo. Intense ripe fruit and wood. Full-bodied, warm, a mega structure of tannins, dry, fruit, powerful and a tough finish. Drink from 2012+.
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