Ardal Tradición Tempranillo Ribera del Duero DO - Bodegas Balbás

With the Bodegas Balbás Ardal Tradición Tempranillo Ribera del Duero, a first-class red wine flows into the crystal-clear glass. It offers a wonderfully dense, ruby-red color. In the glass, this red wine from Bodegas Balbás presents aromas of blackberries and raspberries, complemented by blackcurrant, leather, and vanilla. The Bodegas Balbás Ardal Tradición Tempranillo Ribera del Duero impresses with its straightforwardly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with only 2 grams of residual sugar. As one might expect from a wine, this Spaniard, despite its dryness, delights with a fine balance. Flavor doesn't necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this full-bodied red wine is wonderfully dense. Thanks to moderate fruit acidity, the Ardal Tradición Tempranillo Ribera del Duero caresses the palate with a soft mouthfeel, without sacrificing juicy liveliness. The finish of this wine from the Castilla-León wine region, more precisely from Ribera del Duero DO, ultimately convinces with a noteworthy aftertaste.

Vinification of the Bodegas Balbás Ardal Tradición Tempranillo Ribera del Duero

This powerful red wine from Spain is crafted from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo cuvée. After harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Subsequently, fermentation takes place in large oak tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by several months of aging on fine lees before the wine is finally racked.

This Spanish red wine is best enjoyed at temperatures between 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as a companion to

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