Pesquera Ribera del Duero Reserva 2019 waitaki although their Sherries follow closely

although their Sherries follow closely behind

red berry jubes

a touch of buttery brioche

it is supremely flexible at the table

Fine with notes of plum

Pesquera Ribera del Duero Reserva 2019 waitaki although their Sherries follow closelyUnlike that of the other legendary Ribera Estate, Vega Sicilia, Pesqueras Reserva is made entirely from Tinta del Paisthe local name given to Riberas own thick skinned version of Tempranillo. Sourced from the estates oldest vines and aged for 14 months in oak (followed by 12 months in bottle), the Pesquera Reserva is significantly more intense, powerful and complex than their Tinto Crianza. The Fernndez' team have been known to drop 50% of the fruit