Familia Fernandez Rivera 20 Aldeas

Tempranillo is like a cowboy - rustic, burly and, you guess it, leather and tobacco. Ribera del Duero is home to 100% Tempranillo, oak aged rich, bold and beautiful red wines. Bodega Condado de Haza (Familia Fernandez Rivera aka Château de la Ribera) are a leading first family of Ribera del Duero and today is a 3 generational women in winemaking family. The family’s holdings grew over time to include vineyards in La Mancha and Castilla y Leon.

Fully committed to reducing their carbon footprint (solar panels), following all sustainable and organic practices these 30 years vines enjoy the benefits of the El Duero River, sand, gravel, clay and pebbled soils and a cozy barrel ageing of 14 months (a combination o American Oak Barrels 225 liters, American Oak Barrels of 200 liters, American Oak barrels of 500 Liters and foudres).

Bodega Condado de Haza 20 Aldeas 2018

Pours into the glass a rich cherry ruby color with a purple rim. Charged with rich dark berries, spice, leather, fresh tobacco leaf, coffee are all complimented by the toasty oak classic profile. Noticeable tannins at the higher spectrum and acidity carries it along. Concentrated flavors of black cherry & raspberry, blackberry bramble, savory dill, bay leaf, leather, vanilla, cedar, anise, cloves and mint lingers every so pleasantly, like that spring breeze that you feel on your face that just makes you smile.

Its the type of wine that can benefit from further ageing but also ready to drink now. Its structure has the levels of tannins and acidity to age, not to mention alcohol and bpdy all contribute to the ageable factors. Tempranillo loves oak, especially American. It’s a winemaking style whether to use American or French Oak.

Pair with a rosemary rack of lam, cedar smoked burgers or a baked ziti tomato dish.