Tamaral Ribero Del Duero Crianza is created from the vineyards of Pesquera del Duero, situated at an elevation of over 900 meters. Four generations of the De Santiago family have made high quality wines by tending these same vines as early as the start of the 20th century. Years of enthusiasm, determination, and accumulated knowledge have let to the development of this fine red wine. The Ribera del Duero is located on the extensive, elevated northern plateau of the Iberian Peninsula and is exposed to quite extreme climatic conditions. The long, dry summers see temperatures of up to 40 °C, which are then followed by hard winters as low as -18 °C. Tasting Notes: Succulent, rich black fruit aromas with sweet floral top notes. Fantastic depth of flavour characterised by raspberry and blackberry tones, juicy red berries, and an underlying spice. Winemaking Techniques: The Tempranillo grapes are first crushed and destemmed. Fermentation is temperature-controlled in stainless steel tanks with long periods of maceration to extract the optimum amount of fruit characteristics, colour and tannins. Aging occurs for 14 months in 60% American and 40% French oak barrels. Once bottled, the wine is held back in the warehouse to mature further until it is deemed ready for public release. Food Pairings: Pair with braised lamb dishes or game meats.
