Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero DO - Bodegas Portia

Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero, matured in barrels and originating from the wine-growing region of Castile and León, presents itself in the glass with a dense ruby red color. When swirled, this red wine reveals great density and richness, which shows in pronounced church windows on the rim of the glass. The first nose of Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero presents notes of mulberries, plums and blackberries. Notes from barrel maturation such as black tea, dark chocolate and gingerbread spice join the fruity components of the bouquet.

On the palate, Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero from Bodegas Portia opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an immensely dense texture. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Castile and León wine-growing region finally delights with exceptional length. Hints of plum and blueberry appear once again.

Vinification of Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero from Bodegas Portia

The basis for the powerful Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero from Spain is grapes of the Tempranillo variety. Naturally, Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero is defined by more than just the soil of the Ribera del Duero DO. In the best sense of the word, this Spaniard can be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an exceptionally impressive manner. A not-to-be-underestimated influence on the ripeness of the harvested grapes also comes from the fact that the Tempranillo grapes thrive under the influence of a warm climate. This is expressed, among other things, in particularly well-ripened grapes and a rather high alcohol content in the wine. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. Here they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures follows. After fermentation, the wine matures for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled. After the wine is finished, Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero is gently harmonized.

Food recommendation for Bodegas Portia Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero

Ideally, enjoy this red wine from Spain at a tempered 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to stuffed bell peppers, goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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