Vino de Finca D.O. Ribera del Duero, Valtravieso
- 94pts Tim Atkin
- 93pts Guía Peñin
- 91pts James Suckling
Vineyard: Valtravieso
Grower: Ricardo Velasco Pla
Age of Vines: 25 years old
Grapes: 82% Tinto Fino, 11% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Village: Piñel de Arriba
Region: Castilla y León
Soil: Limestone soils with localized clay pockets throughout the estate
Production Methods: Grapes are carefully selected from Finca La Revilla. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot undergo extended pre-fermentative maceration, while Tinto Fino receives a shorter maceration to preserve freshness and varietal character. Fermentation follows a gentle, infusion-led extraction approach, with just one or two daily pump-overs and a délestage at the optimal stage. Post-fermentative maceration is guided by continuous tasting to achieve balance, texture and structural refinement. The wine is aged for around 13 months in fine-grained French oak barrels, 25% new, followed by four months in 5,000-litre French oak foudres. This final ageing stage enhances integration and complexity while preserving freshness, balance and terroir expression.
Special Features: Located on the high-altitude plateau of Piñel de Arriba at 915 metres above sea level.
Country: Spain
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep cherry-red colour with bright ruby highlights
Nose: Complex and layered, revealing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and ripe plum, complemented by floral notes, white pepper, toasted bread and freshly roasted coffee, alongside subtle balsamic nuances
Palate: Full-bodied and well-structured, combining concentration with elegance. The wine displays a silky texture, vibrant acidity and finely integrated tannins, resulting in both depth and freshness
Length/Finish: Long, persistent and evolving, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice and a refined mineral character
Alcohol: 15%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
