Today we share a rustic part of the world in Spain. The Ribera del Duero is a mountainous site that is not far from Madrid. You will probably be the only people tasting at these wineries. There are also beautiful lodging options in this region known for earthy and rich Tempranillo wines. Many of the wines from this region are either 100% Tempranillo or have 10% or less of Cabernet Sauvignon blended in.
Bodega Hnos. Perez Pascuas is a historic site in the Ribera, crafting earthy and layered Tempranillo wines that will stand the test of time. I recently had the chance to visit this beautiful lineup and was completely blown away across the board. Look to the 2020 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘Vina Pedrosa La Navilla Reserva’ Ribera del Duero (OB, 93) which is powerful and beautifully structured stuff. Learn more about these great Ribera del Duero wines at Here are the outstanding new release wines by Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas.
2018 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘El Pedrosal Reserva’ Ribera del Duero-The outstanding 2018 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘El Pedrosal Reserva’ Ribera del Duero delivers burn orange and salty soils alongside black currents, Arabica bean and roasted figs on the palate. This is drinking really well right now. Drink 2025-2033- 92
2020 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘Vina Pedrosa Reserva’ Ribera del Duero- The 2020 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘Vina Pedrosa Reserva’ Ribera del Duero’ s a generous, broad-shouldered bottling that is drinking marvelously now at the five year mark. Cuban cigar and anise combine with dark currants and shades of pencil lead on the palate. Drink 2025-2037- 93
2018 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘Vina Pedrosa Gran Reserva’ Ribera del Duero- A downright stunning wine, the 2018 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas ‘Vina Pedrosa Gran Reserva’ Ribera del Duero offers serious power and poise from this warm vintage. Dense fig and cassis notes combine with espresso grounds, underbrush, blood orange zest and shades of roasted dates on the palate. Wonderfully stony and salty, with a seamless texture, enjoy now and over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2025-2040- 95