FERRATUS SENSACIONES
TEMPRANILLO
D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO • BODEGAS CUEVAS JIMÉNEZ • SPAIN
"The most select red of Ferratus: Tempranillo from estate vineyards in the Pago de Santa Cruz, with concentration, texture and an elegance that never loses freshness."
Ferratus Sensaciones: the House's Most Rigorous Selection
The Ferratus Sensaciones Tempranillo Red Wine 750ml is the most select red of Bodegas Cuevas Jiménez (Ferratus), the boutique winery that María Luisa Cuevas founded in 2003 in Gumiel de Izán, Burgos. It comes from estate vineyards in the Pago de Santa Cruz, in the D.O. Ribera del Duero, is made in very limited quantities (around 6,000 bottles) and only in the vintages in which the winery considers the grapes deserve it. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Tempranillo wines, the wines of Spain and the Ferratus Rosé.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Ferratus (Bodegas Cuevas Jiménez).
Origin: Pago de Santa Cruz, D.O. Ribera del Duero (Burgos), Spain.
Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinta del País).
Production: Very limited, and only in the vintages the winery considers suitable.
Style: A high-expression red, concentrated, of fine texture and oak aging.
SKU: ESP-FERRATUS-SENSACIONES-750
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Very deep purple red, with bluish and garnet rims.
Nose: Ripe black fruit, violets, espresso coffee, bitter chocolate and a mineral background.
Palate: Fleshy entry of great volume, with acidity that gives fluidity and ripe, fine tannins, with a long finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Pairing: Its concentration calls for dishes with character: premium cuts of aged beef, rack of lamb, game and stews with bitter chocolate, and aged cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: To mark an important milestone.
- Gift: A select present for lovers of Ribera del Duero.
- Business: For a high-level executive dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What sets Ferratus Sensaciones apart from the winery's other reds?
It is the most rigorous selection of Bodegas Cuevas Jiménez: it comes from estate vineyards in the Pago de Santa Cruz, is made in very limited quantities and only in the vintages in which the winery considers the grapes justify it.
Does it need decanting?
Yes: we recommend decanting it gently 45 to 60 minutes before serving so its aromas integrate.
At what temperature is it served?
Between 16 °C and 18 °C.
Where can I buy Ferratus Sensaciones in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN, storage in climate-controlled cellars and 90 days for free returns.