Tinto Pesquera is the estate that helped establish Ribera del Duero's international reputation in the 1970s and 80s. Alejandro Fernández pioneered quality winemaking in the region, proving Ribera could compete with the world's best. This Reserva sees extended oak aging in a mix of French and American barrels before release. The 2020 vintage delivers ripe fruit with excellent structure and balance.
Black cherry, plum and blackberry with vanilla, cedar and tobacco. Full bodied with firm tannins and concentrated dark fruit. There's power typical of Ribera but also elegance and restraint. The oak is well integrated, adding complexity without dominating. Layers of spice, leather and earthy notes. Long, structured finish.
Decant for 60-90 minutes if drinking now. Pairs excellently with roast lamb, grilled steaks, game, or aged Manchego. Serve around 16-18°C. Drinking well now but built to age over 10-15 years, developing tertiary complexity.
Wine characteristics
Spain
Tempranillo
2020
Tinto Pesquera
15.0%
Standard - 75cl
Cork
Tips
How to serve?
Decant before serving
Goes well with
Beef
Goes well with
Cheese
Goes well with
Game
Goes well with
Lamb
Goes well with
Pork
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Steak
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Vegetable
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Tinto Pesquera is the fulfillment of a lifetime dream in Ribera del Duero for the Familia Fernández Rivera.
In a tribute to Pesquera de Duero, the hometown of Alejandro Fernández and Esperanza Rivera, founders of Familia Fernández Rivera, and with a stone winepress from the 16th century, Tinto Pesquera started to produce its first wines in 1975 in order to showcase the value of the terroir of the Ribera del Duero through pioneering production processes of Tempranillo grapes. Thanks to its tireless work, Tinto Pesquera was one of the wineries behind the rise and renown of Ribera del Duero and one of the driving forces behind it being granted its Denominación de Origen status.
Familia Fernández Rivera are also the makers of Condado de Haza, El Vinculo and Dehesa La Granja.
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