Winemaker Notes
Deep garnet red in color. On the nose it is serious and elegant. The evolution in the glass translates into an increase in intensity and aromatic complexity where fruit continues to be the backbone of the wine. On the palate it has a well-structured body with ripe, silky tannins. Easy to drink with a persistent aftertaste.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
This 100% Tempranillo aged in French and American oak exudes seductive aromas of violets, fresh blueberry, vanilla, and oak that merge with a satin-lined rush of berries and chocolate. A juicy stream of vanilla latte unfurls within the exquisite mouthfeel before violets bloom on the finish, seasoned with cigar leaf and tilled soil
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James Suckling
Nicely expressive, with plenty of cherries, plums and spiced blue fruit. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins and a juicy.Firm and pretty long.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
I have always enjoyed the richness of the wines from Ribera del Duero, and the 2021 Emilio Moro gives that to us in spades. This wine offers aromas and flavors of fragrant spices, cedar chips, and dried earth. Enjoy this with milder versions of Szechuan Twice Cooked Pork. (Tasted: February 2, 2025, 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.