2019 DOMINIO DEL AGUILA RESERVA, RIBERA DEL DUERO SPAIN

2019 Dominio del Águila Reserva – Ribera del Duero, Spain

Blend/Varietal:

• Tempranillo (predominantly), with Garnacha, Bobal, and Albillo

Tasting Notes:

A spectacular Reserva from Ribera del Duero, this wine boasts a deep ruby-red color with garnet reflections. On the nose, it delivers blackberries, ripe cherries, dried violets, and crushed stones, complemented by hints of vanilla, cocoa, and sweet spice from careful oak aging. The palate is elegant, rich, and well-structured, with polished tannins and a lingering, complex finish.

🏅 Iconic Tempranillo-Based Reserva
🍒 Aromas of black fruit, spice, and minerality
🛢 Silky tannins with long aging potential

📌 Accolades & Ratings

🏆 97 Points – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) | "A deep and beautifully layered Reserva, combining elegance and power with immense aging potential."
🏆 96 Points – James Suckling | "Refined yet concentrated, showing purity of fruit, minerality, and a long, structured finish."
🏆 Gold Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards

Winemaker’s Notes:

Handcrafted from old-vine Tempranillo and indigenous Spanish varieties, this wine is sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Ribera del Duero’s top terroirs. Fermented using traditional whole-cluster vinification and aged for 30+ months in French oak, it reflects both heritage and innovation, offering extraordinary depth and complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

This wine pairs beautifully with:
✔️ Grilled ribeye steak or Iberian pork
✔️ Slow-cooked lamb or beef stew
✔️ Aged Manchego or Idiazabal cheese
✔️ Wild mushroom dishes or truffle-infused pasta