Winemaker Notes
Very deep cherry red in color. On the nose it has a remarkable intensity, the result of being a very expressive wine. Notes typical of its ageing in barrels appear and the aromas of black fruits typical of Tempranillo predominate. This vintage has excellent potential, which makes this wine evolve very positively in the glass. On the palate it is fleshy and with great volume, with a pleasant mid-palate and full of personality, the aftertaste is long and persistent.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2022 Emilio Moro is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Aromas of plum, soft herbs and a subtle touch of sandalwood present a direct expression. The palate is broad, smooth and creamy, with fine-grained tannins and a slight grip. Interesting in its expression, this wine fits comfortably within the more moderate style of Ribera.
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Jeb Dunnuck
One of the winery’s flagship wines, the 2022 Emilio Moro has more volume, more minerality, and more herbal notes than many of its other entry-level Tempranillos and spent 12 months in American and French oak barrels. The producer prefers to make its own decisions on aging rather than following the classic Crianza and Reserva model. Full-bodied, it has benefitted from a bit of time before release, expressive in dark cherry, dried herb, and fleshy tannins. Drink now through 2032.
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James Suckling
Cedar, dark berries, blackberries and elderberries on the nose. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with voluptuous fruit framed by chalky tannins and a precise finish. It shows a combination of volume and balance.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2022 Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero is deep garnet in color and opens with inviting aromas of rustic spices, garden herbs, and dried peach skin. Brisk and vibrant on the palate, it reveals tart cherry flavors and a chalky minerality. A superb pairing with Rabo de Toro, the traditional Spanish oxtail stew, where the wine’s brightness and earthy depth echo the dish’s slow-simmered richness. (Tasted: July 20, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
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Wine Spectator
A well-spiced red, offering an accessible mix of chopped black cherry, rooibos tea and mineral notes, with lightly chewy tannins. Drink now through 2028. 70,800 cases made, 30,000 cases imported.
Bodegas Emilio Moro is one of the oldest leading quality producers in Ribera del Duero. The history of the family goes back 3 generations. 1st generation Emilio Moro was born in 1891 and 2nd generation Emilio Moro in 1932. Both were born in a viticulture environment surrounded by vineyards and grew up treading grapes and racking wine in their native village of Pesquera de Duero, in the province of Valladolid.
Emilio Moro taught his son, Emilio how to make wine but also to love it. Then Emilio passed along that knowledge, passion, and love for wine to the third generation. Currently the third and fourth generation together run the winery.
The vineyards were grafted with the purest clone of Tinto Fino, commonly known as Tempranillo, recovered from the oldest vineyards that the family owns, Valderramiro and Resalso. Currently the family owns more than 200 hectares. They are located between 2,400 to 3,000 feet of elevation.
The third generation lead by Javier, Rubi and Fabiola started the newest project of the family when they were looking to the area within Spain capable of producing the best white wine. They settled in Bierzo in 2016 and have been making wines there with Godello variety ever since.
“Wine is art. If you listen, it speaks to you, it tells you when it needs to rack, when to rest. It’s like a living being that needs to be understood and cared for”. D. Emilio Moro
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.