TÁBULA
RIBERA DEL DUERO 2020
GOLDEN MILE • SIGNATURE WINE • SPAIN
"The essence of the terroir elevated to maximum elegance: Tábula 2020 is the flagship of the winery. A perfect balance between the power of Tempranillo and an exceptional aging in fine noble wood."
The Contemporary Interpretation of Olivares de Duero
Located in the heart of the prestigious **Golden Mile**, Tábula 2020 represents the culmination of precision viticulture. It comes from vineyards over 30 years old on limestone soils, where Tempranillo acquires a unique mineral depth. This wine avoids excessive robustness to focus on verticality, freshness, and a velvety texture that places it among the most sophisticated red wines of modern Ribera.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Bodegas Tábula.
Origin: Olivares de Duero, Valladolid. D.O. Ribera del Duero.
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo (Old vines).
Aging: 18 months in new fine-grained French oak barrels.
Philosophy: Signature Wine with minimal intervention and maximum fruit respect.
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml
2. Sommelier Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Intense cherry red color with vibrant violet hues. High intensity, brilliant, and dense tears indicating a monumental structure.
Nose: High intensity and stratified elegance. Dominated by black forest fruits (blackberry, blueberry) intertwined with licorice, sweet spices, cocoa, and a very subtle chalky mineral background.
Palate: Fleshy and enveloping entry. Features ripe and polished tannins that provide a silky texture. Its balance between fruit ripeness and vibrant acidity stands out, prolonging an eternal finish.
3. Wine Attributes
4. Pairing and Serving Ritual
Castilian Gastronomy: A classic companion to roasted lamb, Segovian suckling pig, or long-aged grilled red meats.
Game and Truffle: Masterfully harmonizes with small game dishes, wild boar stews, or pasta with black truffle and Parmesan.
Characterful Cheeses: Cured sheep cheeses, such as Idiazábal or aged Manchego.
Protocol: Serve between **16°C and 18°C**. It is highly recommended to **decant for 30-45 minutes** to awaken its aromatic complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is it considered a "Signature Wine"?
Because it doesn't strictly follow the classic D.O. aging/reserva categories; instead, the winemaker decides the exact time in barrel for each vintage, seeking the most honest expression of the year and the grape.
How will it evolve in my cellar?
Tábula 2020 has a tannic structure and acidity that guarantee a noble evolution over the next **10 to 12 years**, gaining complexity in leather and tobacco notes.