Ribera Del Duero situated north of Madrid is the Napa of Spain and produces some truly spectacular wines. The Romans where the first ones to grow vines in this area.
We have hand selected 2 exceptional but completely different styles of wine for our Collectors Recommendation from Ribera del Duero:
Gondomar Crianza 2000
Bodegas ALBERTO Y BENITO
D.O. Ribera del Duero
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100% Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais).
Alcohol Strength:
13.5%
Aroma:
Fruity aromas like blackberries and strawberries, caramel, eucaliptus, cinnamon and vanilla.
Palate:
Fruits are seasoned by shades of cinnamon, vanilla and spices.
Overall Impression:
Deep and brilliant red-cherry colour.
Aging Process:
12 Months American & French Oak
Cellar Potential:
Drink now or cellar for an additional 4 to 6 years.
Gondomar Reserva 1999
Bodegas ALBERTO Y BENITO D.O. Ribera del Duero
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94 pts
Gondomar Reserva 1999 is our special pick as one of the very best full bodied Tempranillo produced by this region.
100% Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais).
Age of Vines:
55 years
Alcohol Strength:
13.5% by volume
Aroma:
Red Ripe Fruit aromas combined with toasty oak
Palate:
Velvet on the palate with beautiful balance of blackberry and Strawberry fruit, candy, eucalyptus, vanilla and soft cinnamon.
Overall Impression:
Intense Cherry Red color. Full bodied, velvet long finish.
Aging Process:
16 months in French and American Oak
Awards:
Reserve Champion, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition - GOLD MEDAL
Cellar Potential:
Drink now or cellar for an additional 4 to 6 years.
Gran Reserva 1996
Bodegas ALBERTO Y BENITO
D.O. Ribera del Duero
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Alcohol Strength:
13.5% by volume
Aroma:
Very ripe fruits mix with menthol shades, aromatic herbs, truffles, toffee, coffee, cocoa and cinnamon.
Palate:
Special wine for its grandeur and comlexity.
Overall Impression:
Intense and clean red burgundy.
Aging Process:
24 Months American & French Oak
Mirat Crianza 2001
Bodegas Valdevina
D.O. Ribera del Duero
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97 pts
Each bottle individually numbered (Total production 27,000 bottles annually)
100% Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais)
Age of Vines:
125 years Old Vine Tempranillo
Alcohol Strength:
13.5% by volume
Aroma:
Beautifully integrated fruit, moca and soft vanilla.
Palate:
Toasted hints, coffee, caramel and cocoa together with apricot
Overall Impression:
Intense, dark red. Extremely elegant, multi layered flavors, full bodied with long clean finish. Exceptional wine.
Aging Process:
12 Months French Oak
Uniqueness:
Small Production and extremely limited availability
