Bodegas Pascual Buro de Penalosa Crianza 2009
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Very ripe wild berries notes (mulberries, redcurrants, etc…) along with vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa, very lingering.
Light entrance but long and pleasant, with the acidity and tannins in harmony, making the entire ensemble a very well-balanced drinking experience.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2009 Bruo de Penalosa Crianza comes from 40-year-old vines aged in equal French and American, new and old oak. It has a very attractive bouquet with expressive dark berry fruit mingling with steaming espresso and a touch of leather. The palate is well-balanced with succulent, ripe dark cherry and plum fruit, segueing into a lovely spice and white pepper-tinged finish that is graceful, yet intense. Superb!
Notoriously food-friendly, long-lasting and Spain’s most widely planted grape, Tempranillo is the star variety of red wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The Rioja terms Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva indicate both barrel and bottle time before release. Traditionally blended in Rioja with Garnacha, plus a bit of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano, the Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero typically stands alone. Somm Secret—Tempranillo claims many different names depending on location. In Penedès, it is called Ull de Llebre and in Valdepeñas, goes by Cencibel. Known as Tinta Roriz in Portugal, Tempranillo plays an important role in Port wine.
Ribera del Duero, Spanish wine region, is located in northen Spain’s Castilla y León region, just a 2-hour drive from Madrid. While winemaking in this area goes back more than 2000 years, it was in the 1980s that 9 wineries applied for and were granted Denominación de Origen (D.O.) status. Today, more than 300 wineries call Ribera del Duero home, including some of Spain’s most iconic names.
Notable Facts Ribera’s main grape variety, Tempranillo, locally know as Tinto Fino, is perfectly suited to the extreme climate of the region, where it must survive scorching summers and frigid winters. Low yields resulting from conscientious tending to old vines planted in Ribera’s diverse soils types, give Ribera wines a distinctive depth and complexity not found in other Tempranillos. Rich and full-bodied, the spice, dark fruit and smoky flavors in a bold Ribera del Duero will pair well with roasted and grilled meats, Mexican food and tomato-based sauces.