REGINA
VIDES
VIÑA SASTRE • LA HORRA RIBERA DEL DUERO
"The ultimate expression of the terroir: a single-varietal Tinta del País born from centenarian vines. The elegance and concentration that only the heart of the Ribera can offer."
Regina Vides: The Aristocracy of Tinta del País
Regina Vides is the Sastre family's supreme tribute to the legendary land of La Horra. This exclusive signature red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero is not produced every year; it is only born when nature allows its 80- to 100-year-old vineyards to reach perfect ripeness. Situated on the Olympus of great Spanish collector wines, it is a monumental red, destined to transcend decades in the cellar, combining the telluric strength of the Duero River with a sophistication worthy of the world's best crus.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Hermanos Sastre (Viña Sastre).
Origin: La Horra, Burgos, Spain (D.O. Ribera del Duero).
Varietal: 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo from centenarian vines).
Aging: 18 to 24 months in new, high-end French oak barrels.
Viticulture: Artisanal and respectful biodynamic practices, without herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Intense and deep cherry red, practically opaque, with a very high density that denotes its enormous extraction. Garnet rim showing noble and slow evolution.
Nose: A layered and magnetic bouquet. Notes of very ripe black fruit (blueberries, blackberries) emerge, fused with hints of graphite, dark chocolate, noble woods, and a highly sophisticated spicy background.
Palate: Majestic and enveloping entry. Presents heavy silk tannins, dense yet incredibly polished. It is opulent yet balanced by a mineral freshness that sustains its great body. Eternal, complex, and stately finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Pairing and Gala Recommendation
Elite Meats: Ideal companion to pair with a charcoal-grilled dry-aged beef chop, charcoal-grilled tomahawk, or the classic roast suckling lamb (lechazo churro) in a wood-fired oven.
Game and Haute Cuisine: Pairs superbly with wild boar civet, venison with fruit and dark chocolate reductions, or haute cuisine Oaxacan Mole Negro.
Black Truffle: Its mineral and earthy profile makes it the perfect ally for dishes prepared with fresh black truffle or long-aged sheep's milk cheeses.
Service Protocol: Serve strictly between 17°C and 18°C. **Decanting at least 2 hours prior is essential** for the complex aromatic structure of its centenarian vines to express itself freely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long can it evolve in my cellar?
Regina Vides is a wine for extreme aging. Under optimal storage conditions, it will evolve magnificently over the next 20 to 30 years, gaining in elegance and tertiary complexity.
What distinguishes it from Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz?
While Pago de Santa Cruz seeks the maximum expression of a specific terroir, Regina Vides is born from a meticulous selection of the Sastre family's best centenarian vineyards, offering greater concentration, opulence, and a monumental tannic architecture.