2011 Bodegas y Vinedos Fernandez Rivera Dehesa la Granja Ribera del Duero

Alejandro Fernandez followed in his father`s footsteps, by originally making wine from his small vineyards. However it wasn`t until 1972 that he was able to establish his own winery, complete with 16th century wine press, which still survives to this day. Today there are some 200 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Tempranillo.

100% Tempranillo, this wine is a deep ruby in colour with rich black fruits on the palate complemented by smoke and spice notes. The wine benefits from 24 months oak ageing in American oak and a further 12 months in bottle, giving it a soft and rounded mouthfeel with supple tannins.