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Finca Torremilanos Ribera Del Duero 'Torremilanos' [Crianza] 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
Spain
appellation
Ribera Del Duero
WA
92
JS
92
Additional vintages
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
It's a bit surprising that the 2019 Torremilanos, which is 100% Tempranillo and doesn't have any Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from a warmer and drier year, feels fresher and less ripe than the 2018 I tasted next to it, from a cooler year. They harvested earlier, and the wine has 14% alcohol (less than the 2018); the oak also feels more integrated and the wine more harmonious in general. It has an expressive nose and an almost salty feeling that calls for food. It's juicy, round and balanced. This will be released as a Reserva rather than a Crianza. ... More details
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Finca Torremilanos Ribera Del Duero 'Torremilanos' [Crianza] 2019 750ml

SKU 944821
$23.94
/750ml bottle
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WA
92
JS
92
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
It's a bit surprising that the 2019 Torremilanos, which is 100% Tempranillo and doesn't have any Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from a warmer and drier year, feels fresher and less ripe than the 2018 I tasted next to it, from a cooler year. They harvested earlier, and the wine has 14% alcohol (less than the 2018); the oak also feels more integrated and the wine more harmonious in general. It has an expressive nose and an almost salty feeling that calls for food. It's juicy, round and balanced. This will be released as a Reserva rather than a Crianza.
JS
92
Rated 92 by James Suckling
Spicy oak but nothing sweet here. Rather austere, with cured meat, smoke, iron and grilled herbs to the black and blue fruit. I like the crunch and the vibrancy here on the palate with bright acidity and tight and nicely chewy tannins. Slimmer than most Ribera del Dueros, but with good flavor concentration. 98% tempranillo and 2% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but better from 2024.
Winery
This blend of 95 % Tempranillo and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in French oak for 20 months. The average age of vines is 50 years.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Spain
appellation
Ribera Del Duero
Additional vintages
Overview
Spicy oak but nothing sweet here. Rather austere, with cured meat, smoke, iron and grilled herbs to the black and blue fruit. I like the crunch and the vibrancy here on the palate with bright acidity and tight and nicely chewy tannins. Slimmer than most Ribera del Dueros, but with good flavor concentration. 98% tempranillo and 2% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but better from 2024.
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Varietal: Tempranillo

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.
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Region: Castilla Y Leon

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.
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Country: Spain

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.

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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.