Bodegas Dehesa De Los Canonigos

Bodegas Dehesa De Los Canonigos

This historic property dates to the mid-nineteenth century when it was a cathedral of Valladolid comprising 22

The property changed hands several times over the years. Basque businessman Toribio de Lecanda y Campo bought the farm in 1842.

After losing his wife in 1859, Toribio transferred the property to his son Teodosio Lecanda Chaves, a renowned architect. Teodosio built his house in the image of a Basque farmhouse in honor of his land, which today is preserved as a family home.

The Cid Family has owned the property since 1931. Today the wine estate is run by Belén and Iván Sanz Cid, two of the four children of Luis and María Luz. Belén is an oenologist, and Iván is the company’s General Manager and oversees the vineyards.

We visited the estate and toured the wine cellars with a collection of wine barrels that celebrities and sports icons have signed. The property is expansive and hosts numerous business functions and weddings.

We met with Belén and Iván Sanz Cid and tasted several wines in their beautiful cellar

Wines Tasted:

Dehesa De Los Canonigos 15 meses 2019 ****1/2 $40

Blend of 88% Organic Tempranillo, 12% Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 15 months in American Oak. Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe berries and chocolate. Flavors of black fruit, smokey tobacco, and leather. One hundred and sixty-five thousand bottles have been produced.

Dehesa De Los Canonigos Solideo 2017 ***** $60

Made from 85% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Albillo. Aged for twenty months in American Oak and four months in French oak barrels. Grapes were sourced from 80-year-old estate vineyards in gravel soil and bush vines and made during a problematic hail-filled year. Garnet color. Aromas of black fruit, plums, and black cherries. Flavors of black fruit, plums, and figs. This wine has elegant tannins and balance. Fifteen thousand bottles were made.

Dehesa De Los Canonigos Gran Reserva 2010 Luis Sanz Busto ****1/2 $200

Made from 97% Tempranillo, 3% Albillo. Thirty months in American Oak, ten months in French oak barrels. Dark burgundy/ opaque color. Aromas of tart cherries and blackberry. Flavors of dark spicy fruit, mint, menthol, and licorice. Two thousand, one hundred bottles were produced.

Bodegas Dehesa De Los Canonigos

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