Winemaker Notes
Garnet red color with hints of cherry. High and bright layer wine. With aromas of dried plum, pickled notes, and spices like clove, combined with the subtlety of balsamic, menthol, and toasted aromas, contribute to its great aromatic complexity. The passage through the mouth is intense, pleasant, and fresh, with a high persistence. It exhibits a lot of concentration of ripe black fruit and very well-integrated wood.
Pradorey Élite pairs perfectly with typical dishes from the region such as roast and game. It can also accompany other dishes rich in balsamic flavors, such as pickled dishes or dark chocolate.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Dark violet in color, this wine has a nose of brambly wild berries, olive tapenade and saddle leather. A leather note transitions to the palate and is met with powerful tannins and flavors of Luxardo cherry, blackberry jam, bittersweet chocolate, portobello mushroom and sage leaf. Powerful tannins leave a lasting impression.
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James Suckling
Dusty spices with rich blackberries, cherry liqueur, balsam, graphite, dark mushrooms and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, complex and pretty concentrated on the palate, with lots of fine-grained tannins and a long, juicy finish. Tight and well structured. Outstanding quality. Drink or hold.
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Tasting Panel
An extroverted Tempranillo with an inky purple-black hue; intense, concentrated notes of Mediterranean scrub, black tea, and plum skins; and a dry, stony finish.
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.