# Finca Villacreces (2019)

- **Producer:** Finca Villacreces
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €26
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, black plum, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, cedar, smoke, coffee, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Finca Villacreces 2019 is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero in Castilla y León, Spain. Produced by Bodega Finca Villacreces, it is a Crianza wine primarily made from Tempranillo, with contributions from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate is situated in Quintanilla de Onésimo, within the renowned 'Golden Mile' of Ribera del Duero, and features vineyards over 40 years old cultivated using organic farming criteria. The Antón family, owners of the estate since 2007, emphasizes the quality of the terroir and sustainable viticulture. The wine is known for its balance of power and elegance, stemming from the blend of grape varieties and the heterogeneity of the estate's plots.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards border those of the legendary Vega Sicilia.
- Estate has historical ties to a Franciscan monastery.
- Uses organic farming principles.
- Older brother to the popular Pruno wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and substantial tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes, where they can soften and integrate. The dark fruit notes complement grilled or roasted meats, while the subtle oak influence can harmonize with earthy flavors and herbs.

## Wine making process

Finca Villacreces 2019 is produced using grapes from vines over 40 years old. The harvest is manual with a double selection process. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in wooden vats and concrete tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, wooden vats, and French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for approximately 14-15 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. Production volumes are carefully managed, with specific numbers of bottles and magnums produced annually.