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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$103.95
Full, polished tannins contain a rich profile of cherry, espresso and loamy earth notes. There's plenty of heft here...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.95
Fresh and very floral with violets and berries. Blackberries and orange peel, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm,...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.95
Ripe, tarry plums and black cherries with violets, rocks, coffee and graphite. Refined notes of balsamic fruit and...
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Arzuaga Ribera Del Duero Reserva 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.86
Lots of vanilla extract and minty oak to the creamy blackberries, Spanish chocolate and cinnamon spices. Juicy and...
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Bodegas Aster Ribera Del Duero 'El Espino' 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.93
High-middle layer ruby color with a clean cherry edging. On the nose it stands out for the expression of black fruit...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.11
Blackberries with refined black spices, cedar and walnuts on the nose. A medium-to full-bodied, tightly knit palate...
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Bodegas Protos Ribera Del Duero Reserva 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$55.69
Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, toasted oak and vanilla. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textured and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$105.12
A fresh and elegant red, with fragrant notes of spicy mineral, crushed pine and pink peppercorn acting as a...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$51.78
A fresh and elegant red, with fragrant notes of spicy mineral, crushed pine and pink peppercorn acting as a...
Tempranillo Spain Castilla Y Leon Ribera del Duero
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.
Some experts claim that centrally-located Ribera del Duero, Spain's fastest growing wine region, has the greatest potential for memorable red wines. These are largely inspired by the revered Vega Sicilia, an estate producer whose dark Tempranillo wines are balanced with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. For one hundred years Vega Sicilia has taken Spanish tradition to the extreme, growing highly concentrated grapes and aging wines ten years in cask and sometimes more in bottle before releasing exquisite, expensive wines that still benefit from cellar aging. Like slightly smaller versions of Vega Sicilia, other Ribera del Duero Tempranillos are tannic and long-lived, usually inky and massive, with complicated aromas of chocolate, plums and smoke. French varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec are joining the native varietals. White Ribera del Duero uses the indigenous varietal Albillo.