What it pairs with

  • Whole roasted lamb (cordero asado)
    The Castilian tradition of whole-roasted lamb and aged Ribera del Duero is a regional standard-bearer.
  • Venison stew with black truffle
    Gamey richness and truffle earth resonate with the wine's dried-fruit depth.
  • Aged Manchego Viejo
    Long-aged cheese brings crystalline salt to mirror the wine's concentrated complexity.

History

The Janus label commemorates the two-faced Roman god, representing the estate's dual identity as both innovator and guardian of tradition. Released only in the finest vintages, it represents years of extra ageing beyond the Gran Reserva and is distributed in very limited quantities.

  1. 1982 — First Janus Gran Reserva produced from the inaugural DO Ribera del Duero vintage

Facts

Producer
Tinto Pesquera
Grapes
Tinto Fino (100%)
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
Extended oak ageing over multiple years in American oak barrels, followed by long bottle ageing
ABV
14.0%
Price
€120-300 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1982

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body iconic medium acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red tinto fino
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