Finca Villacreces
Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.2
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero is a premium red wine crafted by the renowned producer Finca Villacreces, located in the Ribera del Duero appellation of Spain. The vineyard features limestone and clay soils, ideal for growing Tempranillo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in a combination of new and used French oak barrels for 14 months. The wine exudes intense flavors of dark fruit, blackberry, and black cherry, with notes of tobacco and spice, and a velvety texture with a long, smooth finish. It showcases the classic Ribera del Duero style, offering a perfect balance between fruit and structure, and remarkable aging potential, making it a standout choice for wine connoisseurs seeking a premium Spanish red wine.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero is a bold, full-bodied red wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain.The wine is a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. It has aromas of dark fruit, oak, clove and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense with flavors of blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate. The tannins are soft and well-structured, leading to a long and elegant finish. This wine is a great example of the Ribera del Duero style.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Merlot
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: Finca Villacreces
Region: Castilla y León
Castilla y Léon is one of Spain's largest and most important wine regions, located in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a region rich in viticultural history and with a continental climate.
Castilla y Léon has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The region has been producing wine ever since, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in SpainCUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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