Item Description
James Suckling 93
This is a super balanced Ribera del Duero that shows blueberries, mulberries, bilberries, sage and eucalyptus. Subtly shaped, this trades in fresh berries, edgy tannins and forthright acidity. Bright on the medium-chewy finish. Drink now. July 2019
TASTING NOTES:
Dark cherry red with garnet highlights. Astounding aroma of black fruit (wild blackberries), with exquisite jammy (cherry) notes coming through, and a toasty nuance (roasted coffee). Dense and velvety on the palate, full of fruit extract, with long, flavorful and fragrant persistence that reveals elegant oak aging.
Vinification
Fermentation: In stainless steel under controlled temperature. 1 week approximately, 25-30C
Maceration: 15-20 days
Malolactic: Malolactic fermentation, predominantly in new barrels
Aging: aged on the lees for 2 months
Barrel Aging: During 12 months in French and American oak (20 new barrel)
Bottle Aging: Minimum 12 months
Technical Information
Varietal Composition: Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Alcohol: 14 vol.
TA: 4.8 g/L (tartaric a.)
p H: 3.78
RS: 0.3 g/L
Optimum Drinking: 3-7 years
Torres
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In 1870, when the Torres family founded its wine-making and exporting company, they understood the importance of both respecting traditions and maintaining the utmost quality of their products. Today, thanks to this hundred year old commitment, Bodegas Torres is a strong leader in the Spanish wine and brandy industry.