{"product_id":"bodegas-valduero-ribera-del-duero-una-cepa-i-2020-1","title":"Bodegas Valduero, Ribera Del Duero Una Cepa I 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Valduero Una Cepa I 2020 is a striking example of Ribera del Duero at its most concentrated and expressive. Sourced from a single, exceptionally low-yielding parcel of old bush vines, it reflects both the pioneering spirit of Bodegas Valduero and the remarkable potential of Tempranillo in one of Spain’s highest and most celebrated wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in the glass, this wine is expected to show impressive intensity and depth. The nose typically leans toward ripe dark berries, black cherry, and plum, layered with notes of spice, cocoa, toasted oak, and a subtle earthy lift from the old-vine fruit.\n\nOn the palate, Una Cepa I is concentrated and structured, with firm yet polished tannins and a core of ripe, dark fruit. The long oak ageing adds complexity and finesse, while the single-vineyard source gives the wine a clear sense of precision and depth. It has the balance and structure to age gracefully for several years, gaining further nuance and elegance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from ungrafted-style old bush vines in Ribera del Duero’s high-altitude vineyards, where cool nights and a demanding continental climate help preserve freshness and build concentration. The vines are dry-farmed, without irrigation or chemical fertilisers, and yields are extremely low, with only one bottle produced per vine.\n\nHarvesting is carried out by hand, with bunches selected individually. After fermentation for 9 days at 23–28°C, the wine macerates for 10 additional days before maturing for 18 months in oak and a further year in bottle. Since 2020, vinification at Valduero has been carried out entirely by gravity in an underground winery, reinforcing the estate’s artisanal approach and commitment to quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine built for hearty dishes such as grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised beef, game, or mature hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours to allow the aromatics to open and the tannins to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1984, Bodegas Valduero was among the pioneering estates that helped establish Ribera del Duero as one of Spain’s great red-wine regions. Led by Gregorio García Álvarez and his daughters Yolanda and Carolina García Viadero, the winery has grown into a benchmark producer with more than 150 hectares of old bush vines in the region’s famed Golden Triangle. Known not only for its powerful reds but also for its work with the indigenous Albillo Mayor grape, Valduero has earned a strong reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and terroir-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Valduero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366807556433,"sku":"VDZ-10269857775952-52306836455760","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/valduero-una-cepa.jpg?v=1784541081","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bodegas-valduero-ribera-del-duero-una-cepa-i-2020-1","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}