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Viña Vilano, Ribera del Duero, Spain
This serves as an update to the previous tasting of Viña Vilano, except this time it’s all from Ribera del Duero with the exception of the Godello wine from Bierzo–this same vintage was tasted last year, and, thankfully, was scored the same. What’s interesting to see overall in their wines it that, despite being founded in 1957, there are constant changes to the wines. The biggest to note in all in these latest wines is the strength of the 2022 vintage which is, excellent across the board. Both of their […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription .
by Miquel Hudin19 viewsspanish-winestasting-benchbodegas-vilanodo-ribera-del-duerotempranillo - news
Alba en Ribera, Ribera del Duero
These are part of a new project called, Alba en Ribera in DO Ribera del Duero. Both of the wines present a lighter take on the more typical heavier-bodied wines found in the region which makes them drift a touch more towards Rioja stylistically, although with plenty of dark fruit notes to state firmly that they are indeed Ribera wines. From the village of Olmedillo, the vineyards are all higher-altitude plantings starting at 825m and going up from there. From the start everything has been farmed organically, but don’t be […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription .
by Miquel Hudin19 viewsspanish-winestasting-benchdo-ribera-del-duerotempranillo - news
Bodega Severino Sanz, Ribera del Duero
While I’ve previously tasted the wines of Severino Sanz, it was ages ago and this new tasting formed a rediscovery of their wines for me and a greater appreciation for their work. For those who know this other side to Tempranillo in Spain, you’ll be very aware that it’s a very different take on the variety with wines that are much more dark fruited and denser in concentration. Additionally, they can often be very pricey in my opinion. This isn’t the case here with this selection of wines which I […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription .
by Miquel Hudin22 viewsspanish-winestasting-benchdo-ribera-del-duerotempranillo