Abadía de San Quirce Ribera del Duero 6 Meses Barrica 2023

	From untied, ungrafted tinto fino (tempranillo)
	Aged for six months in French and American oak
	Full red with ripe fruit and spices

Description​

José Antolín, owner of Bodegas Abadía de San Quirce, is a man with a mission: to preserve the traditional wine-growing culture of Ribera del Duero and to pass on unique old vines to future generations. These old plants give wines with an optimal balance, aroma and terroir expression.

Abadía de San Quirce owns 21 hectares of vineyards, in addition to 80 hectares of vineyards managed by local growers, who have often had their plots in the family for generations. All vineyards are planted with Ribera's specialty: tinto fino, or tempranillo. The vines are between fifteen and over a hundred years old. They are not tied up and are on their original rootstock (bush vines, or cepas en vaso in Spanish).

Winemaker Diana Moreno Grávalos makes this Roble from the 'youngest' vines that the winery cares for. Youngest in quotes, because these are still vines of fifteen to twenty-five years; old in the eyes of many producers. They are planted in vineyards at an altitude of around 800 meters, with sandy soils. This ensures sufficient freshness and elegance.

As the name of the wine suggests, the Roble is aged for six months in French and American oak barrels. It gives a beautiful, classic Ribera, which is wonderfully fruity and accessible when young, but also has depth and concentration. With its notes of ripe, jammy fruit and spices, this is a delicious wine to accompany hearty dishes, such as beans with chorizo or roasted pumpkin.