Winemaker Notes
Cherry red color with violet rim, intense and expressive bouquet with clean notes of red and black fruits, blackberries, blueberries and red currants. On the palate it is balanced with smooth, round tannins and a pleasant finish that invites you to drink it again.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Seductive, textured and in control, showing dark berries, ripe plums and baking spices. Medium-bodied with a polished mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins and a delicious finish.
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Vinous
The 2024 Finca Resalso is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Attractive purple in color, it offers highly primary aromas of violets and fresh cherry. The palate is all about pure fruit, with fresh cherry and a touch of strawberry lightly tightened by a hint of grip. Expressive and primary.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2024 Emilio Moro FINCA RESALSO shows a medium to deep ruby color; fragrant dried spices waft from the glass; medium-bodied and lively on the palate; expressive blackberry and violet flavors unfold; vibrant, jazzy finish with a touch of flair. Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and smoked paprika make an ideal pairing, as the wine’s spice and dark fruit complement the lamb's savory richness, while the herbal and smoky notes echo its aromatic profile, creating a bold and seamless connection between dish and wine. (Tasted: April 8, 2026, San Francisco, CA)
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.