2017 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Ribera del Duero Bela, Spain, Wine Review

This was quite popular at our Intowine.com tasting. It is a young wine from Spain made from Tempranillo. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has black cherries, sea air and just a bit of woodiness. On the palate, this has a nice balance. Light with silky tannins. The wine flutters on the palate. Soft with black cherries and just a bit of anise. It is very tasty with some depth and complexity. It won't get better than this and should be consumed in the next few years.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$20.00USD

2016 Bodegas y Viñedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is a Tempranillo wine. Deep ruby in color. The nose has cherries,black cherries and baking spice. Also some dustiness. On the palate, this has a nice texture. It is warm and dusty with black cherry fruit. Some complexity. Nice finish. This will still get better but it is drinking well right now. Another few years and it should be close to peak. It will go well with roasts and grilled meats.

2005 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

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Grade:

Current Price:

$875.00USD

This is one of the great wines of the world. It is 100% Tempranillo (locally called Tinto Fino). This particular bottle was a magnum! Wow. It is still quite young and probably could have used a 24 hour decant. That said, it was gorgeous. Purple in color.

2016 Atalayas de Golban Ribera del Duero Torre de Golbán Crianza, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo). Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, dusty attic notes and some cherries. Medium bodied with good acidity. On the palate, tart black cherries and some cherries with underlying char. Seems to be about at peak right now but should drink well for another three to five years. This is nice on its own and will work well with meats and fowl. A nice wine for a sausage pizza.

2004 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2004

Score:

Grade:

A-

This is drinking well and seems to be at or possibly just pack peak. It is a pretty modern take on Tempranillo but with some bottle age it shows traditionally. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, cedar and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, cherries with spice and slight smoke. Nice finish. This is ageing gracefully and doesn't seem almost twenty years old. That said, these should be drunk up at this point. Nice on its own but better with food. It would work well

2014 Convento Oreja Ribera del Duero Roble, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

Score:

Grade:

A-

Purple in color. The nose is tight but with air shows some black cherries. On the palate, this has sweet fruit/dark cherries. It is modern in style and a fruit forward Tempranillo. It retails for around $22. Plan on drinking it in the next five years or so. It is a very tasty wine. Good value as well.

2017 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Ribera del Duero Bela, Spain, Wine Review

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