# Jaros Roble (2022)

- **Producer:** Compañía de Viñedos Iberian S.L.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, black plum, red cherry, black cherry, vanilla, coffee, cloves, cedar, chocolate

## About this wine

Jaros Roble is a red wine from the DO Ribera del Duero, produced by Compañía de Viñedos Iberian S.L. under their Viñas del Jaro winery. It is considered the estate wine, aiming to capture a unique terroir identity. The winery's name, 'Jaro', is inspired by the ancient holm oaks on the estate. The producer, part of the historic Osborne family, emphasizes continuous vineyard analysis to express each vintage's personality. The 2022 vintage benefited from a mild and dry winter and spring, promoting good bud break. The grapes are sourced from the El Quiñón estate in Pesquera de Duero, Valladolid, from 22-year-old vines located in the lower, sheltered part of the estate with sandy, clay, and limestone soils.

## Interesting facts

- The winery is named after the 'Jaro', a forest of ancient holm oaks.
- The estate's vines for Jaros Roble are in the lowest part, sheltered by a hill.
- The wine is considered a benchmark in its 'Roble' (lightly oaked) category.
- The vineyard is divided into 28 distinct sectors for detailed analysis.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fruit-forward character, complemented by subtle oak notes, make it a versatile partner for richer dishes. Its tannins can effectively cut through the fat of red meats, while its fruitiness harmonizes with savory and slightly sweet elements in sauces and accompaniments.

## Wine making process

Jaros Roble is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes. The grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by a 17-day maceration period with the skins. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 4 months in 300-liter French and American oak barrels. The vineyard management involves detailed analysis of 28 sectors within the El Quiñón estate, considering factors like grape variety, soil, orientation, and altitude. The vines are 22 years old and trained in espalier.