2018 Creta Roble Ribera del Duero
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2018 Creta Roble Ribera del Duero

2018 Creta Roble Ribera del Duero

Price:
$23.85
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Only 10 units left

Details:

Country: Spain
Region: Castilla y León
Sub-Region: Burgos
Appellation: Ribera del Duero DO
Site / Terroir: Sotillo de la Ribera
Grape(s): Tempranillo
Wine Style: Red
Composition: Single Varietal

Taste Block

Tasting Notes

Critical Acclaim:

From 30-50 year old vines planted in the village of Sotillo de la Ribera. Vinous V 91 points. Inky ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented dark fruits, pungent flowers, and subtle oak spiciness on the perfumed nose. Smooth and fleshy on the palate, showing good heft as well as energy to the bitter cherry and blackberry flavors. Finishes long and spicy, with even tannins and bright closing lift. - Josh Raynolds, February 2021


Pairing Block

Food Pairing

Ribera del Duero Tempranillo pairs best when you match its firm tannins and concentrated fruit with dishes that have enough protein and savory depth, especially grilled or roasted meats and slow-cooked preparations. Herbs, smoke, and gentle spice—think rosemary, thyme, paprika, garlic, or mild chiles—act as natural bridges to the wine’s red and dark-fruit character. Avoid heavy sweetness and very sharp, high-acid sauces, and instead choose dishes with balanced acidity and a savory core so the wine’s structure and fruit stay in line.

Producer Block

About the Producer

The 2018 Creta Roble Ribera del Duero is a Tempranillo-based red wine produced as a collaboration between importer Eric Solomon and Rafael de Haan. The grapes come from 30–50-year-old vines in the village of Sotillo de la Ribera, one of the high-altitude areas of Spain’s Ribera del Duero region. After hand harvesting, the grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and given a brief cold maceration before a ten-day fermentation with pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in tank, and the wine is aged four months in mostly used 225- and 600-liter French oak barrels. The result is a youthful, expressive Tempranillo that highlights the variety’s natural depth and freshness without excessive oak influence.

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