# Altos De Tamaron Reserva (2020)

- **Producer:** Pagos Del Rey
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Tempranillo
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe red fruit, ripe black fruit, black cherry, plum, blackberry, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Altos De Tamaron Reserva is a 100% Tempranillo from the D.O. Ribera del Duero, produced by Pagos del Rey. The grapes are sourced from old vines, typically 40 years of age, which yield low quantities of concentrated fruit. The winery is located in Olmedillo de Roa, within the Burgos province. This Reserva wine undergoes significant aging, spending 24 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, followed by further time in bottle before release. The 2020 vintage has garnered international acclaim, highlighting its quality.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes come from vines averaging 40 years old.
- Vines produce only 4-5 small clusters each.
- Ribera del Duero vineyards are often over 700 meters high.
- The wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The robust structure and firm tannins of this full-bodied Tempranillo are ideal for rich protein dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. The wine's dark fruit and subtle oak notes harmonize with savory, earthy flavors found in stews and roasted meats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking for Altos De Tamaron Reserva begins with a cold maceration to capture aromas, followed by fermentation at controlled temperatures (26-28°C) and a 10-day post-fermentation maceration. The wine is then aged for 24 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging. This meticulous process from vineyard selection to extended maturation is designed to create a complex and well-structured Reserva wine.