Alcohol: 12.5%
Grape(s): Tempranillo, Viura, Albillo, Garnacha, Cariñena
Localization: Ribera del Duero, Spain
Tasting Notes: Ripe red and black fruits are complemented by smoke, spice, and herbs. A big presence on the palate, with abundant tannins and refreshing acidity.
Notes: Old-vine Tempranillo co-fermented with a smattering of grapes, including the white varieties Viura and Albillo.
The Domain: Pablo Peñalba López acquired the Finca Torremilanos estate in 1975 with 60 hectares of vine — seven years before Ribera del Duero was even recognized as an appellation. He immediately began producing estate-bottled wines of remarkable quality, moving away from the former practice of selling bulk grapes to the local co-op. Pablo continued to develop and showcase the land's potential across a wide range of soils and exposures.
By the early 2000s, their eldest son, Ricardo, had stepped into his father’s role and began investigating organic and biodynamic farming methods, including returning to horse-plowing, hand-picking, and native-yeast fermentation. In 2015 they became the first in the appellation to be Demeter certified. Since 1988 they have even produced their own barrels of French and American oak at their in-house cooperage.
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