Arroyo 2023 Roble, Ribera del Duero Spanish Red wine 75 cl 14,5%

Ribera del Duero sits high and dry on the Castilian plateau, where wide swings between day and night temperatures push the grapes to build colour and flavour deep into the skin.

Expert's Description

Arroyo 2023 Roble Ribera del Duero is a Red Wine from Ribera del Duero, Spain made from Tinta del País, bottled at 14.5% ABV.

Tinta del País is the local clone of Tempranillo, grown here on the plateau's lean soils and ripening slowly thanks to the cool night-time temperatures. Roble means "oak" and denotes a short, young cask ageing that gives the wine structure without overpowering the fruit. The 2023 vintage drinks best now and over the next 3-4 years.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich fruit aroma of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, with subtle hints of cocoa and vanilla.

Palate

Powerful and spicy, with tart cherry, blackberry and strawberry, plus soft, pleasant tannins.

Finish

Medium length with a hint of vanilla from the cask.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with lamb, grilled beef and aged cheeses like manchego.

Specifications

Name: Roble
Producer/Winery: Arroyo
Region/Country: Ribera del Duero, Spain
Appellation/Classification: DO Ribera del Duero
Grape Variety(ies): Tinta del País
Vintage: 2023
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75 CL
Oak Ageing: Short, oak (Roble)
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Fruity · Spicy · Soft Tannins

Did You Know?

Ribera del Duero sits over 800 metres above sea level, and the temperature swing between day and night can exceed 20 degrees - it's exactly this climatic pressure that gives the region's wines their concentration.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arroyo 2023 Roble Ribera del Duero

What does "Roble" mean on the label?

Roble means oak and denotes a short, young oak ageing, shorter than Crianza and Reserva.

What does the wine taste like?

Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, with a powerful, spicy palate and soft tannins.

How long can the wine be kept?

It drinks best now and over the next 3-4 years.

What food pairs with the wine?

Lamb, grilled beef and aged cheeses like manchego.

Which grape is the wine made from?

Tinta del País, the local clone of Tempranillo.

What defines Ribera del Duero as a region?

High elevation and wide day-to-night temperature swings, which give the grapes intense colour and flavour.