Winemaker Notes
Very intense with a dark cherry background and dark red rim. The nose is very intense, full of fruit, including blackberries and plums. Hugely expressive with perfectly integrated oak. Black profile with red notes. Voluminous, fresh, very rich. With a magnificent fruit. Fine but present tannin. Magnificent wine.
Excellent to have with meat dishes.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of dark fruit, olives, mushrooms, cedar, thyme and bay leaves. Full-bodied with firm, fine tannins and bright acidity. Fleshy texture with structure. Grainy and chewy with a savory finish. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The powerful and concentrated 2015 Corimbo I feels classical and showcases the character of the vintage and the depth of the old-vine Tempranillo. It's ripe without excess and reveals abundant tannins and a long, dry finish. This year, the wine matured for 14 months in French and American oak barrels, approximately half of them new.
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.