Sarah Jane Evans MW chaired the final masterclass of the day, "The evolution of Ribera del Duero", at Decanter's Spain and Portugal Encounter on 27th February. Here are her top five wines from the class.
Ribera del Duero D.O. is famous for its Tinto Fino, also known as Tempranillo, wines. Those who attended ‘The evolution of Ribera del Duero‘ masterclass at last Saturday’s Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Encounter were treated to a stellar selection of wines.
Sarah Jane Evans MW chaired the class and has chosen her top five wines from the session, ranging from a 20-year-old Reserva from Alejandro Fernández to a more recent 2005 Aalto PS.
All five wines are 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), and show different expressions of terroir in Ribera del Duero, as well as the changing trends in wine-making over the last two decades.
Sarah Jane Evans MW is the DWWA Regional co-Chair for Spain and Portugal.
Alejandro Fernández, Tinto Pesquera Millennium Reserva 1996
Densely concentrated, bold and spicy, an inky palate with notes of bright citrus...
Viña Pedrosa, Gran Reserva 1999
Made for the 25th anniversary of the family winery. Midweight, a juicy expression of Tinto Fino...
Emilio Moro, Malleolus de Valderramiro 2003
One of two 90 year old vineyards belonging to Emilio Moro - the other is Sanchomartin...
Pago de los Capellanes, Parcela El Picon 1999
One of two single vineyards at Pago de los Capellanes, triangular in shape and representing the...
Aalto, PS 2005
PS means Pagos Seleccionadas, selected single vineyards, and this is a terrific expression of the...