OLD VINES
RIBERA DEL DUERO
TINTA DEL PAÍS • CASTILLA Y LEÓN • SPAIN
"The strength of the earth: a red wine of great structure and concentration born from centenary vines. Powerful, dense, and profoundly balanced, where the nobility of French oak achieves exceptional harmony."
The Wisdom of the Centenary Vine
This Old Vine Wine is the ultimate expression of Tinta del País (Tempranillo). Made from vines over 80 years old, it captures the essence of a privileged terroir. The naturally low yield of these vines translates into superior phenolic concentration and aromatic depth that only time can bestow. A high-end red wine, designed to evolve masterfully in the bottle.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Selección de Autor - Ribera del Duero.
Origin: D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain.
Varietal: 100% Tinta del País (Vines +80 years old).
Aging: Prolonged aging in new French oak barrels.
Style: Cellar-worthy red, powerful, structured, and deeply colored.
Alcohol Content: 14.5% ABV.
Presentation: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Very intense and deep cherry red color, high intensity. Presents dense, inky tears indicating its great extraction and ripeness.
Nose: Complex aromatic range. Black fruits (blackberries, plums) stand out, intertwined with mineral notes of graphite, fine spices (clove), black licorice, and an elegant background of noble woods.
Palate: Powerful entry with great volume. On the palate, it feels dense and fleshy, with noble and firm yet polished tannins. Offers a masterful balance between ripeness and freshness, with an eternal finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Pairing and Serving Recommendation
Castilian Classics: Roasted suckling lamb in a wood-fired oven, grilled ox chop, or oxtail stewed in red wine.
Game and Potency: Wild boar stews, venison with red fruit sauce, or pickled partridge.
Mexican Fusion: Its robustness is the perfect ally for a Beef Birria, charcoal-grilled cuts with smoked chili sauces, or a complex Mole Poblano.
Cheeses: Very aged sheep cheeses (Manchego Viejo type), Idiazábal, or intense blue cheeses.
Serving Protocol: Serve between 17°C and 18°C. **Indispensable to decant for at least 60 minutes** before consumption to awaken its centenary soul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is considered an 'Old Vine' in Ribera del Duero?
While there is no strict rule, in Ribera, vines are considered old from 50 years onwards. This particular wine comes from plots over 80 years old, which guarantees superior mineral and tannic depth.
Is this a wine to drink now or to age?
Both. Its current balance is magnificent, but it has a structure that allows it to evolve positively in optimal cellar conditions for the next 10 to 15 years.
