In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Vizcarra Ramos Reserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Slow-roasted suckling pig, Beef casserole with tomatoes, Aged sheep's-milk cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Vizcarra Ramos Reserva
What does Vizcarra Ramos Reserva taste like?
On the nose, dark plum, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, cedar spice, earthy tannins, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. 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.
When should I drink Vizcarra Ramos Reserva?
Drink 5-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vizcarra Ramos Reserva?
Slow-roasted suckling pig is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef casserole with tomatoes and Aged sheep's-milk cheese. Firm tannins and concentrated dark fruit balance the rich cochinillo.
What grapes are in Vizcarra Ramos Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.