Ratings
JS 93 · WE 91-94
Identity
| Producer | Familia Fernández Rivera Tinto Pesquera |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep cherry red with violet rim |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of ripe red fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, with balsamic, spicy notes, hints of cocoa, liquorice, vanilla, roasted coffee, clove, and subtle oak |
| Palate | Fresh and silky with perfectly tuned acidity, vibrant fruit, enveloping and persistent tannins, medium-bodied, balanced, round tannins, elegant and full-bodied with a long, velvety finish |
| Finish | Long, elegant, persistent finish with spicy and smoky notes |
| Food Pairing | Grilled ribeye steak, roast lamb, beef, game birds, Jamón ibérico |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 |
| Aging Potential | 8-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 18 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with rigorous temperature control for 2-3 weeks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 800 |
| Soil | sandy loam with some limestone and clay subsoil |
| Vine Age | 20-40 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Careful selection of grapes, healthy harvest of exceptional quality |
Interesting facts
| Tinto Pesquera is a flagship wine of Familia Fernández Rivera, credited with pioneering quality Tempranillo wines in Ribera del Duero since 1975. The winery is certified under Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection (SWfCP). |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |