Rippa Dorii Ribera del Duero Crianza 2020
Rippa Dorii is an Ontañón Family project in Ribera del Duero. Their vineyards are located in the Fuentecén area, in the heart of the Ribera region, the vineyard altitudes reach over 900 metres and the climate is harsh, with irregular rain, uncertain frosts, and short and extremely hot summers.
Rippa Dorii is the latin form of ‘Ribera del Duero’ – inspiration for the name and label came from the nearby 13th century chapel of Santa Maria de Ripa Dorii, in Torrecilla de la Abadesa.
The wine ages for 12 months in new oak barrels - 70% French and 30% American. Aromas of bramble fruit, vanilla, nutmeg and sweet spice. The palate is rich and complex with blueberry and blackberry fruit, ripe tannins and good length.
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Spain, Ribera del Duero |  |
14.5% |
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Cork |  |
In the next 4 years |
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Red meat, Lamb |  |
75cl |
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Tempranillo |
