Background

Tinto Pesquera Millenium Gran Reserva 2018 exemplifies the excellence of the Familia Fernández Rivera winery. This oenological gem comes from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The Gran Reserva reflects the winery’s dedication to quality and expresses the unique terroir.

Produced with Tempranillo grapes from old vineyards, it embodies an exceptional vintage. The vineyard receives meticulous care, with manual harvesting and strict grape selection to ensure only the finest fruits are used.

After fermentation, the wine matures in American and French oak barrels. This aging process enhances complexity without sacrificing Tempranillo’s signature identity and freshness. Additional bottle aging brings harmony and elegance.

Tasting Note

Tinto Pesquera Millenium Gran Reserva 2018 displays a deep cherry red color with garnet undertones. The aroma reveals ripe black fruits like blackberries and plums, along with hints of spice, vanilla, and cocoa from barrel aging. Balsamic and earthy notes add complexity.

On the palate, the wine is powerful, yet elegant and balanced. Silky tannins provide structure and suggest excellent aging potential. Well-integrated acidity gives freshness, while flavours of ripe fruit blend with spice and balsamic notes, ending in a long finish.

Tinto Pesquera Millenium Gran Reserva 2018 is enjoyable now but will evolve with age. It pairs perfectly with red meats, game, aged cheeses, and bold dishes.

Vintage Notes

The 2018 growing season featured long, cold winters and short, dry, hot summers. The Ribera del Duero Regulatory Board rated the vintage as “Very Good.”

History

Alejandro Fernández has shaped vine-growing in Ribera del Duero for nearly 40 years, continuing his family tradition and following in his father’s footsteps. In 1975, he achieved his dream of producing a great wine with the release of his first ‘Tinto.’

His flagship winery played a key role in establishing the success of the emerging wine-producing DO, where the Tempranillo grape reigns supreme. His dedication and expertise have earned him numerous awards and international acclaim. Robert Parker, the esteemed American critic, recognized him as one of Spain’s top producers, celebrating the exceptional quality of his wines.

Background

The Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva 2018 takes its name from Janus, the Roman god who sees both past and future. This wine reflects that duality by blending ancient winemaking traditions with modern techniques. The story began in 1982, a year celebrated for its exceptional harvest.

Alejandro Fernández initiated an experiment, crafting two wines from the same grapes. He pressed half the clusters whole using traditional methods and de-stemmed the other half, fermenting them in stainless steel tanks. One wine served the local market, while the other became his first export. Fernández then aged equal portions of both wines for three years in old American oak barrels.

In 1986, Janus was born—a wine defined by its complexity, balance, velvety texture, and nuanced depth. Produced only in vintages with exceptional grapes, it remains a standout expression in the range, embodying both innovation and tradition.

The Wine

This Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero offers a rich, complex tasting experience. Aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, tobacco, and leather emerge first, followed by subtle spices like cinnamon and cloves. Aging in oak barrels introduces layers of vanilla and depth.

On the palate, concentrated dark fruit flavors dominate, harmonized by cedar, tobacco, and a touch of chocolate. Smooth tannins and well-balanced acidity provide structure, leading to a long, elegant finish with earthy and spicy notes. Its velvety texture enhances the wine’s depth, appealing to those who savor robust and nuanced reds.

Vintage Notes

The 2018 growing season featured long, cold winters and short, dry, hot summers. The Ribera del Duero Regulatory Board rated the vintage as “Very Good.”

Vineyard Notes

The grapes for this wine come from one of the wineries most special plots, “La Rendeja”. The wine is vinified in the traditional way with spontaneous but temperature-controlled fermentations. It is then aged for 28 months in American oak barrels, which contributes to its structure, length and richness of aromas.

History

Alejandro Fernández has been a key figure in shaping Ribera del Duero viticulture for nearly four decades, following in his father’s footsteps. In 1975, he fulfilled his ambition with the first release of ‘Tinto,’ marking the beginning of a legacy.

His flagship winery significantly contributed to the region’s recognition as a premium wine-producing DO, showcasing the supremacy of the Tempranillo grape. Recognized by Robert Parker as one of Spain’s top producers, Fernández’s unwavering dedication has garnered international acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying his status as a pioneer in Spanish winemaking.

Background

Condado de Haza ‘Alenza’ Gran Reserva 2018 is made only in the very best vintages and is a tradition and legacy. Its name pays tribute to Alejandro Fernández and his wife, Esperanza Rivera, who fulfilled their dream of making wine using ancestral methods, which was simple yet elegant. The hallmark of its identity is the use of the stems of the grapes from their Maricalva plot.

The Wine

This Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero captivates with its rich complexity. It presents bold aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, tobacco, and leather, enhanced by spices like cinnamon and cloves. Notes of oak and vanilla from barrel aging add further depth.

On the palate, concentrated dark fruit flavors blend seamlessly with cedar, tobacco, and subtle hints of chocolate. Smooth tannins and balanced acidity build structure, culminating in a long, elegant finish with earthy and spicy nuances. The velvety texture enhances the wine’s robust and nuanced character, appealing to lovers of sophisticated reds.

Vintage Notes

The 2018 vintage benefited from long, cold winters and short, dry, hot summers, creating ideal conditions. The Ribera del Duero Regulatory Board rated this vintage as “Very Good.”

Vineyard Notes

The vineyards are located in Roa and La Horra, about 800 meters above sea level. The soil is a mix of clay, sand, and gravel, creating ideal conditions for balanced grape production and maturity.

Cellar Notes

The wine was aged for 27 months in American oak barrels. This aging process results in a fruity, balsamic wine with a touch of minerality and dense tannins, typical of wines from Roa in Burgos.

History

Alejandro Fernández has shaped vine-growing in Ribera del Duero for nearly 40 years, continuing his family tradition and following in his father’s footsteps. In 1975, he achieved his dream of producing a great wine with the release of his first ‘Tinto.’

His flagship winery played a key role in establishing the success of the emerging wine-producing DO, where the Tempranillo grape reigns supreme. His dedication and expertise have earned him numerous awards and international acclaim. Robert Parker, the esteemed American critic, recognized him as one of Spain’s top producers, celebrating the exceptional quality of his wines.