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Vintage

Ribera del Duero registered in 2018 the second largest harvest in its history. It took place after a 2017 of heavy frosts that caused the worst drought in history, when there was a loss of up to 60% of the harvest. 2018 was a year in which the rain arrived at a later stage, but when it did the rainfall was higher than the average. In terms of temperatures, it has been a fresh campaign without extremely high temperatures in July and August allowing for a good vegetative development of the plants which together with the good water balance in the soil has helped the vineyards produce large amounts of grapes. Slight rainfall by the end of the harvest also allowed for exceptional maturation making it easier to extract the compounds from the grapes.

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Vintage of the wine

2018

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Winemaking

Vino de Paraje, Patch wine from "Pago de la Cruz". Grapes are picked by hand and placed in small crates. The first and important selection process of the grapes is in the vineyard. Upon entering the winemaking cellar, bunches undergo another manual selection and then individual grapes are sorted based on their weight. Following this double selection process, they are de-stemmed and crushed before undergoing alcoholic fermentation in wooden oak vats.

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Varieties

* 100% Tempranillo.

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Aging

After its primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place in 500L new French oak barrels for 18 months. Limited production of 6.024 bottles.

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Tasting notes

Colour

Black cherry with violet hues around the rim. Very good depth of colour and brightness.

Nose

The nose is pleasantly intense, with a good balance between fruit and wood, with harmonious touches of fine wood, leather and black chocolate. Compote black fruits and spices, vanilla, cloves and liquorice. Pleasant dairy nuances appear.

Mouth

Its taste is ample, complex and powerful. Roasted and spicy tones also appear, with the ripe fruit. Silky smooth mouth feel with sweet tannins and a very long finish.

Pairing

This wine pairs well with roasted and suckling lamb, grilled red meat, in sauces or stewed as well as with aged cheeses.

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

D.O

D.O. Ribera del Duero

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