Ratings
TA 93 · WE 93 · JS 92 · RP 94
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Alejandro Fernández |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Reserva |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Garnet with violet rim |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of ripe red and black fruit such as blackberry, plum, and strawberry, with sweet spice notes like vanilla, clove, toasted wood, balsamic, coffee, and subtle smoky touches |
| Palate | Full-bodied and layered with flavors of ripe dark fruit, cocoa, tobacco, and toasted oak, supported by firm tannins and lively acidity, balanced and elegant with round tannins |
| Finish | Long, elegant, and persistent finish with smoky and spicy hints |
| Food Pairing | Roast lamb, grilled beef, aged Manchego cheese, mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged a minimum of 14 months in 225-litre American oak barrels, then rested for 12 months in bottle before release |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature for 2-3 weeks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 800 |
| Soil | Poor, well-drained soils composed of sand and gravel over limestone and clay subsoil |
| Vine Age | 35-40 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual selection of clusters, de-stemming, mechanical and subsequent selection of grapes |
Interesting facts
| Alejandro Fernández founded the winery in 1972, pioneering a powerful and concentrated style of Tempranillo wine in Ribera del Duero, making it internationally renowned. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |