The 2011 Spiga, pure Tempranillo fermented in a mixture of stainless steel (60%) and oak vats, was raised in oak barrels for one year before bottling. 2011 was a normal vintage, and the nose shows some freshness (orange peel) and red berries with a touch of spices. The grapes are selected from the stonier soils; the estate is a big, open meander of the Duero River and you see the variability of soils; in some parts, the rolling stones cover the soil and those vines have earlier ripening and lower yields. The palate is soft with fine-grained tannins and good acidity, showing good balance. They aim for elegance and in 2011 they certainly got it. 30,000 bottles were produced in 2011.

Plum, kirsch and herbal flavors mingle in this racy red. Balsamic acidity and chewy tannins impart an earthy character. Shows concentration, but remains a bit rustic. Drink now through 2021. 3,000 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add