Jaros Ribera del Duero Crianza 75cl

Jaros Ribera del Duero Crianza 75cl

Jaros Crianza is a red wine from DO Ribera del Duero, made by Viñas del Jaro, a small château-style winery in Pesquera de Duero, Valladolid, Spain. Founded in 1997, it is part of Compañía de Viñedos Ibéricos and sources grapes from Finca El Quiñón, a 65-hectare vineyard divided into 28 sectors. The name “Jaros” comes from a centennial oak grove near the winery.

Grape varieties: Mainly Tinto Fino (Tempranillo, 90-100%), with some vintages including small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon (2%) and Merlot (~8%) for added complexity.

Production details:

• Vineyard: The grapes come from vines about 25 years old, grown at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level in sandy and limestone soils near Pesquera de Duero.
• Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 25 days at 26 °C, with skin maceration for 1 to 25 days, depending on the vintage.
• Aging: Aged for 15 to 18 months in new and one-year-old 300-liter French and American oak barrels, followed by aging in bottle before release.
• Alcoholic strength: 14.5% vol.

Tasting notes:

• Appearance: Intense cherry red with garnet reflections.
• Nose: Aromas of ripe cherries, plums and berries, with balsamic, menthol and spicy notes, as well as hints of chocolate and fine wood.
• Strong words: Ample, balanced and structured, with ripe cherry and chocolate flavors and a mineral finish. Concentrated, with well-integrated tannins and a lingering, fruity aftertaste.
• Aging potential: It can develop favorably for up to 25 years.