Country: Spain Region: Ribera del Duero
Varietal: Tempranillo Vintage: 2020
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Pesquera
Description:“Alejandro Fernandez has become one of the superstars of Spain. His wine is made from the Tempranillo grape and is aged 2-21/2 years in casks, which produces remarkable depth and richness, and a texture not unlike top notch Pomerol. The rich fruit combined with the sweet oaky smells has resulted in some opulent and voluptuous wines that are real head turners.” Robert Parker, The Wine Buyer’s Guide
Tasting Note:Pesquera Reserva offers up a complex aromatic array of balsam wood, espresso, lavender, incense, exotic spices, and assorted black fruits.
Food Pairing: Duck / Casseroles / Goat Cheese / Venison
Country: Argentina Region: Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2025 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Elsa Bianchi Vineyards
Description:
The grapes for this single-vineyard wine come from Valentin Bianchi’s Doña Elsa Estate, situated in Rama Caída, San Rafael, Mendoza, around 2500 feet above sea level. One of the coolest areas in San Rafael, the soil in Rama Caída is of sandy calcareous composition and alluvial origins. Hand-picked and twice sorted by hand, the grapes are crushed, fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks and inoculated with selected yeasts. Very gentle, periodic pumping over is conducted, with seven days total maceration and natural stabilization. There is minimal French oak aging in an effort to keep fruit fresh, lively and prominent, with a further one month’s aging in the bottle.
Tasting Note:
A very attractive color with a purplish hue, typical of this young variety. Aromas of ripe red fruits predominate, with a floral touch of violets that is characteristic of the Malbec from this region. In addition, due to the characteristics of our soil, some fresh, mineral notes can be found which add further youth and liveliness to this wine. Talking about Malbec means the palate begins with round tannins, medium structure, great freshness and elegance. All these qualities make up an elegant, balanced wine that can be served with any kind of food.
Food Matches: Roasted red meats, ripe cheese or also stands beautifully on its own