Winemaker Notes
Inés is a limited-production wine made only in the very best vintages from two of the oldest parcels on the estate. Named for Juan Carlos' youngest daughter, Inés features a dollop of old-vine Merlot in the blend, which gives it a bright, silky character and bolsters its elegance.
This rich, silky red is a perfect match for grilled lamb and other big flavors, as well as mushrooms and earthy vegetable dishes.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
The scent of black cherry, raspberry, caramel and licorice wafts from the glass. Flavors of Chambord, milk chocolate, toffee, anisette and lavender are swaddled in plush tannins that build on the tongue and gums and then peel away to reveal an enduring note of caramel.
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James Suckling
Complex, layered nose with grilled herbs, sweet spices, chocolate and ripe black cherries on the nose. Juicy and full-bodied on the palate with lots of dusty tannins and a lengthy finish. Broad, structured and long. An outstanding Ribera del Duero that shows a delineated center palate. Drink or hold.
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.