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La Hormiga de Antídoto

La Hormiga de Antídoto

The purest expression of Soria's soils
La Hormiga de Antídoto
75 cl.
2022
92 Parker
94 Decántalo
93 Atkin
93 Peñín
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Designation of Origin D.O. Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Antídoto
Winery Bodegas Antídoto
Contains sulphites
100% Tempranillo
Varieties 100% Tempranillo
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

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Tasting notes La Hormiga de Antídoto 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 14 months in French oak barrels.

La Hormiga de Antídoto 2022 captivates with its aromas of ripe berries and a subtle hint of spice, offering an intense olfactory experience. On the palate, it presents itself as a voluptuous and velvety wine, with rounded tannins that embrace the taste buds. Its distinctive character and the richness of its ancient vineyards make it a perfect companion for special moments. This red wine invites enjoyment at an elegant dinner or an intimate gathering, enhancing any dish with its elegance and balance.  
 
Style La Hormiga de Antídoto
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Cured cheeses, Red meat, Game

About La Hormiga de Antídoto

They work like ants. Unhurried, without shortcuts, and with an almost obsessive precision. Plot by plot, vine by vine, as if every cluster mattered—because here, it truly does. This is how everything begins at Bodegas Antídoto. Not in the winery, but in the vineyard, in that meticulous and silent work that is rarely seen but absolutely defines everything.

In the Soriana Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León), where the climate is harsh and the altitude unforgiving, making wine is no easy task. But that is precisely the starting point of the project: to turn an extreme territory into an asset. From San Esteban de Gormaz, Bodegas Antídoto has built its identity on the clear idea of democratizing excellence, crafting accessible wines that preserve the essence of Soria intact. That is to say, freshness, elegance, and character.

The vineyard is a genuine mosaic. Hundreds of small plots scattered across various villages, between 900 and 1,000 meters of altitude, with soils of sand, clay, and limestone. This diversity is not an obstacle but a tool. It allows for refinement, adjustment, crafting wines where the fruit is clearly expressed, and freshness acts as the connecting thread.

But behind that landscape, there is something more important: people. Viticultural families who have tended these vines for generations and form the foundation of the project. Preserving this heritage—scattered, ancient, and fragile—is as important as the wine itself.

Under the technical direction of David Hernando, the work in the field follows ecological criteria (implemented since 2021) and constant monitoring. Here, there are no generic decisions. Each plot is understood individually, listened to, and worked on accordingly. That attention to detail is what allows the wine to make sense afterward.

And it is precisely in one of those wines where the philosophy reaches its fullest expression. La Hormiga de Antídoto does not seek to impress through volume, but through precision. 

It comes from very old vineyards, many of them over 70 years old, located in the northern part of the Soriana Ribera del Duero: San Esteban de Gormaz, Matanza, Quintanilla de los Tres Barrios, Villálvaro. Bush vines, adapted to harsh conditions, that produce little but say a lot. The base is tinto fino (tempranillo), accompanied by small percentages of garnacha, garnacha tintorera, and albillo mayor, adding nuances without diverting focus.

In the winery, the production follows the same logic of respect and precision as in the field. Manual harvest, complete destemming, and a long maceration of about 40 days, allowing for calm and controlled extraction. The ageing, 14 months in French oak Bordeaux barrels (with a portion of new wood), refines the ensemble without masking its origin.

The result is La Hormiga de Antídoto, a wine that flows naturally yet possesses depth. Effortlessly elegant, expressively understated. A wine where freshness is not just a detail but the backbone. Because in the end, that "ant-like" work does not seek to make noise. It seeks something more challenging; for each bottle to clearly and authentically tell where it comes from. 




 

2022
La Hormiga de Antídoto 2022 captivates with its aromas of ripe berries and a subtle hint of spice, offering an intense olfactory experience. On the palate, it presents itself as a voluptuous and velvety wine, with rounded tannins that embrace the taste buds. Its distinctive character and the richness of its ancient vineyards make it a perfect companion for special moments. This red wine invites enjoyment at an elegant dinner or an intimate gathering, enhancing any dish with its elegance and balance.  
 
2021

Antídoto La Hormiga 2021 unveils itself as a red wine that captivates with its graceful ballet of cherry and raspberry aromas, interwoven with a hint of fresh herbs. Upon tasting, it impresses with its silky texture and nimble progression, offering a flawless balance that beckons one to continue indulging. With each sip, its spiced nature and understated maturity are revealed, rendering it an astute selection for those in pursuit of a harmonious and expressive wine.
2019

La Hormiga de Antídoto 2019 is a quintessential red wine. The bouquet is redolent with scents of blackberries, brambles, chocolate, and coffee. On the palate, it offers a medium body with chewy tannins and a well-structured finish.
2018

La Hormiga de Antídoto 2018 is a multifaceted red wine. The bouquet reveals red berries, chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, it exhibits a robust structure, with flavors of dark chocolate and red fruits. Tannins are velvety. The finish is succulent and flavorsome.
2017 La Hormiga de Antídoto 2017 is a red wine with an intensely fruity nose reminiscent of ripe red and black fruits accompanied by spicy nuances and a mineral touch. On the palate it is velvety and elegant, with a pleasant entrance that reaffirms the fruit in harmony with the barrel aging notes. A wine with the finesse of ripe tannins and a persistent aftertaste.
2016 La Hormiga de Antídoto 2016 is a mature, elegant and concentrated wine. In this vintage, the aromas of red fruit, floral notes, violets, with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon stand out on the nose. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with a firm and creamy mid-palate and a slightly fresh finish.
2022
93 Peñín
92 Parker
2021
93 Parker
2020
92 Parker
93 Suckling
2019
92 Peñín
93 Suckling
2018
92 Peñín
93 Suckling
2017
92 Peñín
91 Parker
93 Suckling
2016
93 Peñín
92 Parker
2015
93 Peñín
2014
93 Peñín
92 Parker
2022

94 puntos Vinous

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.