In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryShort-Medium finish

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

  • 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.

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.

  1. 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

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