Crianza Ribera del Duero DO - Bodegas Balbás

The powerful Crianza Ribera del Duero from Bodegas Balbás flows into the glass with dense purple-red color. When slightly tilted, the wine glass reveals a charming garnet-red hue at the rim. Swirling the glass, this red wine reveals great density and richness, which shows in the church windows on the glass wall. In the glass it displays wonderfully expressive notes of sour cherry, blackberry, currant, and plum. Added to this are hints of blackcurrant and chocolate.

On the palate, the Crianza Ribera del Duero from Bodegas Balbás opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven, and balanced. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly silky texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, the Crianza Ribera del Duero reveals itself on the palate as exceptionally fresh and lively. The finish of this matured red wine from the Castile and León region, more precisely from Ribera del Duero DO, ultimately convinces with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of the Crianza Ribera del Duero from Bodegas Balbás

This powerful red wine from Spain is vinified from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo grape varieties. After harvesting, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for Bodegas Balbás Crianza Ribera del Duero

This Spanish red wine works perfectly as a companion to a whole range of excellent dishes, but is also a pleasure to drink on its own.

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