Rippa Dorii, Roble 2024, Ribera del Duero

Rippa Dorii, Roble 2024, Ribera del DueroTheir vineyards are located in the Fuentecn area, in the heart of the Ribera region, bathed by the Duero and its tributary the Riaza river. Here altitudes reach over 900 metres and the climate is harsh, with irregular rain, uncertain frosts, and short and extremely hot summers. Their Ribera del Duero wines are produced solely from the Tempranillo grape, also known in the region as Tinto Fino or Tinta del Pais. Aromatically this has a really inviting

Dark fruits of plum and blackberries

Marquis enlisted Ted Lemon of Sonoma Coast’s famous Littorai as their winemaker and together they decided to plant Pinot Noir in 2003

Vinsobres is the most Northerly of the Crus in the Southern Rhone and one of the highest at 400 to 450 metres

pure and zesty version

and typically produces wines which are less mineral and more fruity

Fairly restrained on the nose

it was bottled at 46% ABV for the Un-Chillfiltered Collection by Signatory

perfumed cognac

organic and biodynamic pioneer Clemens Busch was already questioning the use of herbicides and reducing the sulphur levels in his wines

The wine is then infused with several botanicals including wormwood

The Costanti family has owned this 10 hectare estate for over 200 years

new cellars on the outskirts of the village