Red Wine Gran Reserva 2015 D.The Ribera del Duero | Tamaral

The 2014 harvest was hailed as a record-breaking year in both volume and quality. As Enrique Pascual, president of the Ribera del Duero Regulatory Council, points out, it was a harvest marked by heavy bunches and excellent ripening, favored by the weather conditions in September. The result: a raw material with a probable alcohol content of 13.5% to 14% and a notable point of phenolic maturity. The wine comes from vineyards located in Pesquera de Duero, at an altitude of over 950 meters, with limited yields that favor concentration. The harvest is carried out manually, and fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at 26°C for 3 to 4 weeks, with several pumping overs daily. Aging extends over 24 months in French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels, achieving an elegant balance between fruit and wood. It has an intense cherry red color with a garnet rim, and a complex nose where aromas of red fruit jam, prunes, and delicate spicy notes such as cloves and allspice stand out, perfectly integrated by its aging. On the palate, it is silky and intense, with a long and elegant finish that surprises with its freshness despite its prolonged aging. Ideal pairing: roasted meats, lamb, pork, beef, truffle dishes, cured cheeses, stews and casseroles.