2017 Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Ribera del Duero Tinto Pesquera Crianza

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  12/12/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Tempranillo
  from 200 ha near the Duero River, in Pesquera del Duero
  just west of Vallodolid with southern exposure and sand/gravel
  over a limestone and clay subsoil at 800+ m.
  Manual harvest. Sorted on tables. De-stemmed.
  Traditional vinification with on-skin maceration followed by
  2-3 week fermentation.
  Aged 18 months in American oak barrels, plus 6 months in bottle.
  14.5% Abv.
  
  Background: Founded by Alejandro Fernandez (1933-2021)
  and spouse Esperanza Rivera in 1972. It has grown to comprise
  four wineries in different regions. After the couple's separation,
  Esperanza and three daughters (Lucía, Olga, Mari Cruz) took over.
  (Eva, the youngest, remained with Alejandro as the Original Tinto
  Pesquera). The group, now branded as Familia Fernandez Rivera,
  is run by three of his grand daughters since 2019.
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Deep ruby/purple. Fragrant, spicy varietal.
  B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with tannic acid structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, prunes, coconut, chocolate.
  D(epth)=2: Gritty mouthfeel. Full palate and hi-tone finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2] = 8/10
  
  May improve with further integration.
  
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  12/3/2021 - Louis Ruest wrote:

  Purchase error

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  11/29/2021 - xeenee wrote: 94 Points

  Tinto Pesquera Crianza 17
  비비노4.0 내평점3.8
  스페인 리베라 델 두에로
  뗌쁘라니요 품종 100%
  뻬스께라 시리즈 엔트리급 와인
  알콜14.5% 가넷색상
  구입가 2만후반
  
  바디3.4 탄닌3.4 드라이3.5 산도3.0
  바닐라, 자두, 검은과실
  약간 까칠한 탄닌, 좀 단조로운 향과 맛
  가격대비로는 나쁘지 않으나 재구매는 안할듯...
  리제르바나 밀레니엄 같은 윗단계가 궁금하다

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  11/6/2021 - Harrie wrote: 90 Points

  npt extremely complex. but solidly made. Good candidate for an every day drinking wine (yet, if you drink wine every day, you may want more variety).

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  1/9/2021 - Wine Diplomats wrote: 89 Points

  The nose features vanilla, coffee and tobacco mixed with ripe dark berry fruits. There’s a touch of heat on the nose, but you don’t get the 14.5% alcohol on the palate which is creamy and smooth but lacking some in acidity and fruit. Chalky tannins. I’ve liked this producer in the past. They’re classic Ribera. However, maybe the uneven vintage trumps some of their consistent quality.
  
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