# Petit Vega 18 Meses en Barrica (2022)

- **Producer:** Premium Fincas
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Tempranillo
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €30
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, strawberry, licorice, vanilla, toast, cocoa

## About this wine

Petit Vega 18 Meses en Barrica is a 100% Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero D.O. in Spain, produced by Premium Fincas. This wine is a personal project of renowned winemaker Isaac Fernández Montaño, who aims to deliver high-quality wines reflecting the unique terroir of the region. The grapes are sourced from the high-altitude San Juan vineyard, where vines average 30 years in age. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, showcasing the winemaker's dedication to expressing the character of Ribera del Duero.

## Interesting facts

- Winemaker Isaac Fernández Montaño has a history of creating wines that score over 95 points.
- Grapes are sourced from the San Juan vineyard at a significant altitude of 900 meters.
- The average age of the vines used for this wine is 30 years.
- The wine undergoes an extensive 18 months of aging in French oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and ripe tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in richer dishes like lamb, pork, and beef. Its fruit-forward character and subtle oak notes can stand up to robust flavors, while balanced acidity helps to cut through richness and cleanse the palate.

## Wine making process

Petit Vega 18 Meses en Barrica is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards. The fruit is hand-harvested and 100% de-stemmed before fermentation in a mix of wood, stainless steel, and concrete tanks under controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to enhance texture. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, followed by additional bottle aging before release. This process is designed to create a structured, fruit-forward wine that reflects its Ribera del Duero origin.