Emilio Moro 2023
Deep, opaque purple-black. Concentrated nose of black cherry, ripe plum and blueberry over a savoury core of crushed liquorice, sweet tobacco, cedar and vanilla from the oak. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a polished mid-palate and a long, structured finish lifted by the limestone-driven freshness of the Ribera del Duero plateaus. Excellent with grilled lamb, suckling pig, ribeye or aged Manchego.
Áster Reserva 2022
Brilliant cherry-red with violet edge. Penetrating, complex nose of ripe blueberry, blackberry and black plum with balsamic and spicy notes, fine cedar and toasted oak, and an underlying lift of black pepper, liquorice and clove. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, with fine, mature tannins, balanced acidity and a long, persistent finish framed by sweet spice and dark fruit. Drink 2026–2032.
Áster Finca El Espino 2020
Deep, opaque ruby with violet edge. The nose offers concentrated black plum, cassis and ripe blackberry, with notes of black pepper, liquorice, cedar, sweet spice and a savoury graphite/mineral lift from the limestone terroir. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, with fine-grained ripe tannins, vibrant Ribera acidity, layered dark fruit and a long, persistent finish. Drink 2026–2032.
Nabal Reserva Selección de la Familia 2016
Deep cherry-red with garnet edge. The nose offers ripe black fruit, dried plum, leather and tobacco with notes of vanilla, sweet spice and a toasty, coffee-like edge from extended French oak. Full-bodied, complex and powerful on the palate, with fine integrated tannins, balanced acidity and a long, persistent finish. Drink now to 2030.
Bodegas La Horra Corimbo I 2018
Corimbo I 2018
100% Tempranillo
In the glass shows a deep, youthful cherry-garnet colour. The nose is immediately complex and layered, combining ripe black cherry and plum with fresher red-fruit tones. These are complemented by aromatic wild herbs, balsamic notes and a subtle forest-floor character, underpinned by well-judged oak influences of cedar, cocoa and gentle sweet spice. A faint mineral and graphite edge adds further complexity and lift.
On the palate, Corimbo I 2018 is full-bodied yet notably fresh, with a sense of poise that distinguishes it from more muscular interpretations of the region. The fruit profile remains focused and precise, supported by vibrant acidity and finely grained, polished tannins that provide both shape and length. Oak is present but unobtrusive, contributing texture and savoury nuance rather than dominance. The finish is long and persistent, marked by balsamic freshness, spice and a subtle mineral resonance.
Overall, this is a sophisticated and age-worthy Ribera del Duero that demonstrates restraint, clarity and structural harmony. While already expressive with decanting, its balance of fruit concentration, acidity and tannin suggests a long and positive evolution in bottle over the next two decades.
Aster Crianza Ribera del Duero 2020
Deep crimson colour with garnet rim, clean and bright. Aromas of black fruit, blackcurrants and blackberries with sweet spices, fine herbs and liquorice in the background. Powerful on the palate, the fruit expression is smooth with hints of spice. The finish is balanced and structured, with pleasant acidity and the characteristic mineral notes of our terroir.
AALTO Ribera del Duero 2022
Aalto 2022 is a concentrated red wine, with a purple color, very elegant and powerful. On the nose, it's very complex, with notes of red fruits and hints of spices (licorice). On the palate, it's silky and well-balanced, with a very tasty acidity. Impossible to have just one glass!
Red wine Aged in wood. 20 months in French and American oak barrels.
94 Parker Points
Dominio de Atauta 2020
Dominio de Atauta 2020
Intense aromas of black cherry, plum and smoky, mocha notes. Powerful, ripe fruit flavours combine with a darker, more brooding, wild character and hints of garrigue which open up in the glass. There is substantial tannin on display but, despite this, they are fine grained and integrated. After the initial power and explosion of flavour on the palate the finish shows freshness and elegance. This would be best approached after an hour in a decanter, and best enjoyed over the next 2-10 years.
Pair with roast lamb, good cuts of beef, or game.
95pts – Ribera del Duero: Panel tasting, Decanter (Feb ‘ 24)
Classic Ribera from a producer in one of the region’s wildest and most rugged areas, the valley of Atauta. The bodega works with pre-phylloxera vines, 130-190 years old. These vineyards are located at 940m-1,010m, resulting in fresh acidity and elegance. To balance the wine’s lively backbone, it is fermented in either large wooden vats or concrete, then aged for 14 months in French oak. Beth Willard: A really complete wine with beautiful fruit, precision and great balance. The oak is fine and lightly toasted so doesn’t dominate the fruit. Tannins are supple, the palate velvety. David Williams: Keen and succulent: mulberry and cherry with a little bittersweet hit of blood orange and citrus pith. Complexity, and substance. Diana Rollan: Blackcurrant, liquorice, violets and plum compote. Muscular and concentrated with good balanced acidity and a savoury, herbal character.
Emilio Moro Malleolus 2022
Emilio Moro Malleolus 2022 is a flagship wine from Ribera del Duero which unveils a spectrum of aromas with cherries and stewed plums taking center stage, interwoven with balsamic hints and a delicate coffee fragrance. On the palate, it reveals concentrated richness, delivering a silky texture that lingers, leaving an enduring and delightful aftertaste.
Food Matching
This intense wine is perfect with red meat with richly flavoured sauces.
