In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, strawberry, vanilla, light toast
Palate: bright red cherry, raspberry, light tannins, fresh finish
Fresh, fruit-forward Roble from Garcia Figuero's La Horra estate: bright cherry, strawberry and vanilla from 4 months in American oak, with high acidity and low tannins suited to immediate enjoyment.
What it pairs with
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Tapas and pintxos
Fresh acidity and light tannins suit a wide range of light snacks. -
Grilled pork skewers
Light-bodied fruit matches the seasoned char of pork skewers. -
Jamon with melon
The wine's fresh cherry and vanilla echoes the sweet-savoury jamon-melon classic.
How to serve Garcia Figuero Roble
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 and pintxos, Grilled pork skewers, Jamon with melon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Garcia Figuero at La Horra has been a reliable La Horra sub-zone benchmark since the late 1990s. The Roble is the estate's entry fresh-drinking label, spending just 4 months in American oak to maintain the bright cherry and strawberry character of Tinto Fino at this altitude.
- 2000 — First Garcia Figuero Roble vintage released as the estate entry label
Facts
- Producer
- Garcia Figuero
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 4 months in American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 9-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Garcia Figuero Roble
What does Garcia Figuero Roble taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, strawberry, vanilla, light toast. On the palate, bright red cherry, raspberry, light tannins, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short-medium finish. Fresh, fruit-forward Roble from Garcia Figuero's La Horra estate: bright cherry, strawberry and vanilla from 4 months in American oak, with high acidity and low tannins suited to immediate enjoyment.
When should I drink Garcia Figuero Roble?
Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Garcia Figuero Roble?
Tapas and pintxos is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork skewers and Jamon with melon. Fresh acidity and light tannins suit a wide range of light snacks.
What grapes are in Garcia Figuero Roble?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.