Viñas Viejas de Soria 2021
DO Ribera del Duero, Dominio de Es, 1500 ml
For fans of wines with strong character
- Ribera del Duero from old Tempranillo vines grown on high-altitude plots, with a touch of Albillo for freshness and excitement.
- Dark and red berries, sandalwood, wild herbs; straightforward, juicy, lively acidity, gripping tannins, vibrant and with ageing potential.
- Pairs well with lamb, game, beef with herb crust, mushrooms or mature hard cheese.
Description
Dominio de ES Viñas Viejas de Soria is an exceptional Ribera del Duero. The old, ungrafted Tempranillo vines come from high-altitude micro-plots around Atauta in Soria (950–1,000 m). A small proportion of the white Albillo grape variety contributes to the wine's freshness and excitement. The nose reveals dark and red berry fruit, a hint of sandalwood and wild herbs. On the palate, it is straightforward and juicy, with lively acidity, graphite notes and gripping yet fine tannins. Vibrant and exciting, it will gain significantly in smoothness with a little patience over the next few years. Culinary, it is ideal with braised or grilled lamb, game dishes, beef with herb crust, mushroom dishes or mature hard cheese.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Tempranillo, Albillo Real |
| Producer: | Dominio de Es |
| Origin: | Spain / Castilla y León / Ribera del Duero |
| Other bottle sizes: | 750 ml |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 15 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Rabbit ragout with olives, Risotto with ceps |
| Volume: | 14.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Tempranillo
Iberian Native
The Tempranillo is the emblem of Spain. With its juicy cherry fruit, crisp tannins, and its notes of leather and spices, it gives the Rioja its face. In the Ribera del Duero, it is known as Tinta del país. Here it turns out focused and muscular. As it has inhabited the Iberian Peninsula for centuries, it is known under countless synonyms. Across the border in Portugal, it is called Tinta Roriz, and lends colour and body to port wine. It also plays an important role in the booming wine scene of the Douro Valley. The Tempranillo owes its name to its early maturity – "temprano" in Spanish means "early". Tip: do it like they do in Spain and enjoy it with lamb.
Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero: Spanish temperament in a glass
The Tempranillo grape yields a particularly powerful wine with ripe berry fruit and alluring spice in the Ribera del Duero region, where it is called Tinta del País. It is no wonder that the region is seen internationally as a flagship for Spanish red wines. The designation of origin was first introduced in 1982. At the time, only few wineries existed; today, there are over 270. Many premium wines come from exceptionally old vines, sometimes over 80 years old.
Castilla y León
Castile and León: Increasing diversity
Only 30 years ago, the autonomous region of Castile and León was an almost blank spot on the European wine list. This has changed immensely thanks to three grape varieties. The Tempranillo variety yields feisty, strong wines in Ribera del Duero and Toro. And Bierzo, the small wine area in the region's northwest, has experienced an impressive ascent, thanks to the character-laden Mencia variety. Finally, the fresh and fruity Verdelho pressings from Rueda have become the most successful Spanish white wines.
Spain
Spain – Variety and perfection
“Somewhere in la Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember...,” begins Don Quixote's odyssey.
The most famous part is definitely when Don Quixote thinks windmills are his enemy and wants to fight them – until they nearly kill him. It’s possible there was a bit too much of the La Mancha wine at play. Spanish vines fight for their survival in rugged landscapes, battling fierce drought and rough soils. But they fight well.
