In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, dark cherry, floral violet, cedar
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, silky tannins, long mineral finish
The estate's signature mid-tier Reserva: 15 months in French oak delivers dark cherry, violet and cedar with the defining freshness and acidity of Vizcarra's high-altitude Burgos terroir.
What it pairs with
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Roast rack of lamb with wild herbs
Dark fruit and fresh acidity beautifully complement the herb-fragrant lamb rack. -
Grilled Iberico secreto
Silky tannins and dark fruit match the marbled pork fat. -
Aged Torta del Casar
Creamy sheep's-milk cheese softens the wine's firm tannins.
How to serve Vizcarra 15 Meses
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. Roast rack of lamb with wild herbs, Grilled Iberico secreto, Aged Torta del Casar. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vizcarra 15 Meses has become one of the most recognisable wines in the Burgos sector of Ribera del Duero, noted for its combination of concentration and freshness. The name simply refers to the 15-month barrel-ageing period in French oak.
- 2006 — First 15 Meses vintage released as Vizcarra's Reserva-tier label
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Vizcarra
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 15 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 28-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Vizcarra 15 Meses
What does Vizcarra 15 Meses taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, dark cherry, floral violet, cedar. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, silky tannins, long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's signature mid-tier Reserva: 15 months in French oak delivers dark cherry, violet and cedar with the defining freshness and acidity of Vizcarra's high-altitude Burgos terroir.
When should I drink Vizcarra 15 Meses?
Drink 6-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vizcarra 15 Meses?
Roast rack of lamb with wild herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Iberico secreto and Aged Torta del Casar. Dark fruit and fresh acidity beautifully complement the herb-fragrant lamb rack.
What grapes are in Vizcarra 15 Meses?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.