Winemaker Notes
Tnto Fino - these sites are planted with massal selections of the oldest cultivars of Tempranillo planted in Ribera del Duero. Deep alluvial sedimentation soils, sandy loam composition with a large amount of boulders and clay subsoils that help balance the vegetative cycle.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lightly peppery nose of al dente berry fruit, blue plums and a touch of citrus. The result is a very pristine, transparent and fresh wine with proper grip and structure. Long, tense finish. 100% tempranillo from a blend of five communes.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the Ribera del Duero, the 2021 Tinto Fino is a different beast with its juicy red and blue fruits as well as spring flowers, violets, leather, and peppery nuances. It's plush, round, supple, and straight-up sexy on palate, with a touch more flesh and opulence.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Tinto Fino, produced with Tempranillo from seven hectares in 11 different plots planted between 1936 and 1958 in the different villages at 780 to 900 meters above sea level, trying to make an expression of Ribera del Duero as a whole, like it was in the past. The destemmed grapes fermented in small French oak vats and matured in barrel for 12 months followed by a further eight months in concrete. It's a slightly different expression of Tempranillo compared to the wines from Rioja; this is a little more fruit-driven, gentler and juicier, with a softer texture but with abundant, slightly dusty tannins that need to be resolved or compensated by some powerful food.
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Wine Spectator
This has a Beaujolais-like feel to the brambly core of bright and juicy boysenberry, blueberry and peach fruit. But this shows more weight and structure than most Beaujolais, with sleek, chalky tannins, a concentrated profile and blood orange peel acidity. Aromatic through the lingering finish, with violet, Earl Grey, graphite and pepper notes. Drink now through 2031. 742 cases made, 125 cases imported.
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.