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Roble Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

8.8106 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Very dark crimson red in color. The nose is very delightful with dark juicy ripe black plum, black raspberries and hints of vanilla. This Is one expressive Tempranillo from 70 year old vines of Ribera del Duero. The juicy plum continues through to the palate and full in the mouth. At three years old the balance is pronounced. Smooth tannins and a good chalky dryness. There are good soil notes with subtle oak tones on the backend. I am pleasantly at how well made this wine is. It will only improve with age.

Very dark crimson red in color. The nose is very delightful with dark juicy ripe black plum, black raspberries and hints of vanilla. This Is one expressive Tempranillo from 70 year old vines of Ribera del Duero. The juicy plum continues through to the palate and full in the mouth. At three years old the balance is pronounced. Smooth tannins and a good chalky dryness. There are good soil notes with subtle oak tones on the backend. I am pleasantly at how well made this wine is. It will only improve with age.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2013
Steven Gullo

100% Tempranillo aged in a mix of French and American oak. 60 + year old vines from La Horra in Ribera del Duero. Amazing value.

100% Tempranillo aged in a mix of French and American oak. 60 + year old vines from La Horra in Ribera del Duero. Amazing value.

Jun 27th, 2017
Peter Sultan

Xmas eve dinner. Potent attack, dark plumbs, some grip. Not memorable but not bad either. Never like those balloon style restaurant glasses, prob stripped it of alot of its character.

Xmas eve dinner. Potent attack, dark plumbs, some grip. Not memorable but not bad either. Never like those balloon style restaurant glasses, prob stripped it of alot of its character.

Dec 25th, 2016
Colin Howard

Owner Oso Market in Portland

8.7

DV

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Mar 19th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.6

Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Fermented in a mix of oak and steel. Fresh, juicy, tons of fun.

Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Fermented in a mix of oak and steel. Fresh, juicy, tons of fun.

Dec 2nd, 2012
S.Carey

BevMo SLO 2022, not drinkable

BevMo SLO 2022, not drinkable

Jan 11th, 2022
John Gallo

Pay $20 for the bottle at Monk’s in Fort Lauderdale. 100% Tempranillo. Nice, rich flavor with a bit of space at the end. Worth getting again.

Pay $20 for the bottle at Monk’s in Fort Lauderdale. 100% Tempranillo. Nice, rich flavor with a bit of space at the end. Worth getting again.

Oct 19th, 2021
Nishith Jobanputra

Reveler. Ok, little body and lots of residue.

Reveler. Ok, little body and lots of residue.

Dec 3rd, 2020
Sam Friedland

Very pleasant, somewhat fruity.

Very pleasant, somewhat fruity.

May 9th, 2020
Audrey Kirkwood

Medium body and a little spicy, in a good way.

Medium body and a little spicy, in a good way.

Nov 3rd, 2018