Tinto Pesquera Crianza
The wine that helped launch Ribera del Duero's reputation in the 1970s and 1980s. One hundred percent Tinto Fino, 12 months in American and French oak, with plum, leather; dried herb character.
ClassificationDO Ribera del Duero
VarietalsTinto Fino
Stylestill-red
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