In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, cassis, cedar, violet

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, spice, cedar, firm tannins

Named for its 15-month French oak regime, this is Garcia Figuero's Reserva-tier: concentrated dark cherry, cassis, violet and cedar from selected old-vine La Horra parcels.

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb
    Concentrated dark fruit and firm structure suit the richness of slow Castilian lamb.
  • Grilled ribeye with bone marrow butter
    Firm tannins and concentration need the fat and depth of premium beef.
  • Aged Manchego with black truffle
    Cedar, violet and dark fruit pair with aged cheese and earthy truffle.

History

Garcia Figuero's 15 Meses label occupies the mid-premium tier, spending exactly 15 months in French oak barriques from the estate's best La Horra parcels. It is positioned between the Crianza and the prestige Tinus single-vineyard.

  1. 2003 — First Garcia Figuero 15 Meses vintage released

Facts

Producer
Garcia Figuero
Grapes
Tinto Fino
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
15 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Tags

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