2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Drinking Window 7–10 years when stored in good conditions
Classification DO Ribera del Duero
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Old-vine selection on predominantly calcareous slopes with medium-textured soils
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types 96% French oak; 4% American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Maceration lasted 15–20 days. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately one week at 25–30°C. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new barrels, followed by two months on the lees. Oak maturation lasted a minimum of 16 months, with 45% new oak and an oak-origin mix of 96% French and 4% American. Recommended serving temperature is 14–16°C.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry colour; expressive aromas of cherry jam, prunes, roasted coffee and cocoa; powerful, savoury palate with tannin capable of further bottle refinement
Food Pairing Grilled or roasted meat and game, roasted vegetables, and especially roast suckling lamb
Critics Ratings 93 points — JamesSuckling.com, 2025
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Classification DO Ribera del Duero
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Calcareous slopes
Sites Primarily estate-owned, carefully selected small plots in the highest parts of Ribera del Duero
Vine Age More than 40 years
Oak Types French oak; American oak
Production Details The vineyards were situated at approximately 900 metres. The wine matured for a minimum of 16 months in partially new French and American oak barrels. The 2019 season was comparatively cool, with lower-than-usual temperatures and less rain than the preceding year.
Tasting Notes Intense and majestic, highly aromatic, with a silky palate
Critics Ratings 93 points — JamesSuckling.com