Clea Crianza Ribera del Duero 2020

The De Bardos winery is part of the Grupo Vintae winery group that are crafting wines in the Ribera del Duero D.O. of Spain. Specifically in the toughest and coldest area of Ribera del Duero, at more than 940 meters above sea level, between the villages of Fuentemolinos and Moradillo de Roa

The winery has selective pago rated vineyards that are spread throughout this region providing for unique grapes that produce unique wines. The wines by the De Bardos winery present a unique character of their terroir in the castellanoleonesa plateau. All of the wines by De Bardos are crafted by hand in a fully artisan manner. Clea is a range by Bardos produced specifically for a group of UK independent wine merchants.

Varieties: Tinta del País.

Vineyard: Old low-yield vineyards, selected in the highest and coolest areas of Ribera del Duero, the “páramos” of Burgos and Soria.

Harvest: Manual harvest from October 7 to 29.

Winemaking: Fermentation and maceration during 3 to 4 weeks in 15,000 kg vats at 28ºC. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.

Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels.

Intense cherry-red with a purple tinge on the edges. Complex, with good intensity and highlights of presence of dark fruit aromas, licorice and tobacco. Corpulent but silky and elegant with a nice balancing acidity and supple tannins. Soft in the palate with good fruit concentration and nice lingering finish.

Alcohol – 14% ABV

*Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Please be advised that the information provided herein pertains to the current on-site stock availability of the mentioned wine. Our inventory is subject to change, and the quantity mentioned may be limited. However, we would like to assure our valued customers that we maintain strong partnerships with reliable suppliers, granting us access to a broader selection of wines.