Pepe Yllera Roble Ribera Duero 75 CL

Pepe Yllera Roble Ribera Duero 75 CL is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero, produced by Bodegas Yllera as a tribute to Pepe Yllera, one of its founders. Below is a brief description based on available information: Grape varieties: Mainly Tempranillo, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (proportions vary according to the vintage; for example, in 2021 approximately 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot are used).
Vineyards: From 30 to 40 year old vines in Boada de Roa, with low yields (maximum 4500 kg/ha) to obtain concentrated and balanced grapes.

Winemaking: Manual harvest with double selection (in the vineyard and in the winery). Fermentation is carried out at 28 °C in stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over for color extraction. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in French and American oak barrels (and sometimes in clay amphorae or concrete eggs) for 6 to 10 months, depending on the vintage.

Tasting notes: Color: Intense cherry red with cardinal hues.

Aroma: Intense, with notes of red and black fruits, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus and hints of cedar and smoked Cabernet Sauvignon.

Key words: Smooth, velvety, with balanced acidity, medium body, fine tannins and a long finish with notes of red fruits, black currant and vanilla.

Pairing: Ideal with red and white meats, Iberian sausages, roast lamb, suckling pig, small game and semi-cured or cured cheeses.

Vintage highlights: 2021: 14% alcohol, 92+ Robert Parker, 92 Peñín, 91 Tim Atkin, 90 Verema. Stands out for its freshness and integrated oak.

• 2020: 92 Robert Parker, 92 Peñín, 91 James Suckling, Gold at Cinve and Bacchus 2023.
• 2019: Zarcillo de Oro 2021, 92 Verema, Gold at Berliner and Asia Wine Trophy 2022.

Winemaking: Advised by winemaker Jean Claude Berrouet (famous for Château Pétrus), with recent innovations such as the use of larger 500-liter barrels and earlier harvests to obtain fresher profiles.

Character: A fruity and accessible Ribera del Duero, balancing tradition and innovation, suitable for amateurs and beginners alike. Suitable for vegans.