In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark plum, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, cedar spice, earthy tannins, mineral

Structured Reserva from the Fuentelcesped estate: dark plum, blackcurrant and tobacco from 20 months in French oak, with earthy tannins and mineral notes reflecting the clay-limestone soils of the eastern Burgos plateau.

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted suckling pig
    Firm tannins and concentrated dark fruit balance the rich cochinillo.
  • Beef casserole with tomatoes
    The wine's earthy mineral notes merge with hearty Castilian beef stew.
  • Aged sheep's-milk cheese
    Firm, food-friendly tannins pair with saline aged Manchego or Zamorano.

History

Vizcarra Ramos Reserva extends the oak regime to 20 months in French barrels, drawing from the estate's best parcels near Fuentelcesped. The eastern Burgos sub-zone's clay-limestone soils at altitude support concentrated, mineral Tinto Fino suited to the Reserva regime.

  1. 2008 — First Vizcarra Ramos Reserva released from Fuentelcesped

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
Grapes
Tinto Fino
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
20 months in French oak
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 25-35 at retail
Drinking window
5-14 from vintage
First vintage
2008

Tags

dry firm tannin full body medium acid medium term mood bold mood rustic occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with pork pairs with red meat price trade up still red tinto fino
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