In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, plum, light vanilla, red berry
Palate: bright red fruit, cherry, light tannins, fresh acidity
O Fournier's fresh, accessible entry label from Berlangas de Roa: bright cherry, red berry and light vanilla from brief French oak contact, designed for early enjoyment.
What it pairs with
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Tapas assortment
Versatile, fruity style suits a range of small plates. -
Grilled chicken with pimenton
Fresh fruit and light tannins complement the smoky, paprika-seasoned bird. -
Patatas bravas
Bright acidity and cherry fruit pair well with the crispy, sauced potatoes.
How to serve Urban Ribera
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tapas assortment, Grilled chicken with pimenton, Patatas bravas. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Urban Ribera is the everyday entry label from Bodegas O Fournier at Berlangas de Roa, designed for approachable Tinto Fino drinking. The Fournier family group established their Ribera estate in 2000 to complement their Argentine and Chilean operations.
- 2000 — Bodegas O Fournier established at Berlangas de Roa
- 2002 — First Urban Ribera vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas O Fournier
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 8 months in second-fill French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Urban Ribera
What does Urban Ribera taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, plum, light vanilla, red berry. On the palate, bright red fruit, cherry, light tannins, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short-medium finish. O Fournier's fresh, accessible entry label from Berlangas de Roa: bright cherry, red berry and light vanilla from brief French oak contact, designed for early enjoyment.
When should I drink Urban Ribera?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Urban Ribera?
Tapas assortment is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled chicken with pimenton and Patatas bravas. Versatile, fruity style suits a range of small plates.
What grapes are in Urban Ribera?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.