2015 Villacampa del Marques Roble Tempranillo

In the last few decades, Ribera del Duero has emerged as Spain's most compelling wine region. Located in the north-central part of the Iberian Peninsula, roughly halfway between Madrid and the Basque coast, the appellation resides along the upper reaches of the Rio Duero, the same river that flows through Toro and into Portugal. The vineyards grow at the highest average elevation in all of Europe and experience wide diurnal/nocturnal temperature swings. The reds typically offer plush textures and solid fruit weight comparable to those from the Southern Rhone, though others find similarities to riper style Bordeaux. The soils and climate have proven to be an excellent match for Tinto Fino (the local variant of Tempranillo).

Packed with rich luscious black fruits wrapped up in ripe chewy tannins this is as good as Tempranillo gets at this price.

Totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas rise from the glass with underlying notes of dried meat, earth, a hint of leather and spice. Rich chewy palate boasting a full bodied flavour profile of luscious ripe black cherries and liquorice which overlays dried meats, earthy leather like characters and spice. Ripe chewy tannins hold everything in place and provide a great framework. Excellent depth of fruit with a long conclusion of succulent black cherries and liquorice, earthy dried meats, traces of leather and plenty of spice.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc 13.5%