93 Point de Restia Crianza Spanish Red // Set of 3 // 750 ml Each

Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel belongs to the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero, located in Peñafiel, and stands out since its start for their production of high-quality wines. At Bodegas Resalte, the wines begin to be made in the vineyard. The rigor and the work that must be done in each of the vineyards is essential to enhance certain qualities; it is the decision to create a great wine.

"The floral and spice box aromas are enticing, with lively flavors of black cherry, orange peel, black tea and mineral following through. Polished tannins and lively acidity keep this focused and balanced. Drink now through 2030." — 93 Points & "Smart Buy", Wine Spectator

This maturing red is beautifully balanced, showing fresh, ripe fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry, with deeper notes of cedar, tobacco, mineral and spice.

The wine exhibits a cherry red color with an intense robe that is both clean and bright. The aroma is complex, harmonious, and clean, with finesse. With a marked fruit character, black licorice, cherries and blackberries are underpinned by integrated toasted oak aromas. The palate is gutsy, boasting good acidity, ripe tannins, while being creamy, long, and persistent.

Ribera del Duero became a denominated region in 1982 but, like with so many other regions in Spain, wine has been made here for more than 2,000 years. Located about 100 miles directly north of Madrid, Ribera rests on the rugged high plains of Castilla y León, where the winters are harsh, spring comes late, and fall arrives early. In between, however, summers can be warm with cool nights, which allows for perfect ripening of the region’s Tempranillo, known locally as Tinto Fino. Although Ribera del Duero has seen an influx of producers since its early days as a D.O., it is still a relatively small region with a preponderance of high-quality, high-priced wines. Ribera wines tend to be big in structure, powerful and age worthy for up to decade or more from harvest.