Figuero – Figuero Viñas Viejas – DO Ribera del Duero

100% tempranillo

The 2018 campaign was rated by the Regulatory Council as: Very good.

Intense cherry red colour. Elegant and highly complex aromas, with notes of fruit, blackberry, raspberry and black currant standing out over spicy nuances (nutmeg, black pepper). Subtle touches of fine leather and minerals such as graphite or slate. Dense palate with great structure and balance.

Vintage 2018: The climatology of the 2018 vintage was characterized by a good rainfall regime at the end of winter and during spring. The summer was dry, which allowed an excellent health in the grape.

The harvest has returned to its normal dates between October 1 and 12. It is a very fresh vintage, very fruity with good acidity and balanced tannins.

Elaboration

100% Tempranillo from the area of Zaloña
Vineyard planted between 1942 and 1965
Manual harvest in chestnut baskets (12kg)
Storing in gravity tank (OVI System)
15 months in barrel (100% new French, 225L and 500L)
Alcohol (%v/v): 15.5%

Tasting nopte

Appearance: High intense and deep cherry color layer. Clean and bright with dense tears.

Aroma: Very intense nose of black fruit (blackberry) with many spicy nuances that go from the peppers (black and pink) through the coriander seed and ending in a cigar box, with hints of liquorice, and always accompanied by the notes balsamic characteristics of our terroir of La Horra. A very captivating nose.

Taste: Dense mouth with a velvety tannic structure and a magnificent acidity that accompanies the entire length of the drink. The perfect balance and the intense persistence of the aromas (blackberry and spices) make this wine a great Seducer.

Pairing: Grilled red meats, stews, meat rice dishes, risottos, sausages, legumes, goat cheese