Carmelo Rodero TSM 2021
Tradition meets avant-garde, the excellence of Ribera del Duero
Surprising for its exceptional complexity, structure, and elegance, Carmelo Rodero TSM 2021 reflects the maturity achieved by this house, one of the most emblematic of the D.O. Ribera del Duero. Recognized with the highest score in the eleventh edition of the Liga 99 awards by the Gourmets group.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 75% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Truncated Conical Bottle
Barrel aging time
17 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.36
Sugar
0.94
pH
3.64
Alcohol content (% vol.)
15.10
General Information
Carmelo Rodero TSM 2021 concentrates fruity power, freshness, and balance in a bottle. This carefully crafted blend of tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot, sourced from vineyards over 40 years old, underwent traditional winemaking, with controlled fermentation and maceration monitoring in terms of temperature and phenolic compounds, followed by 17 months of aging in new French oak barrels. An age-worthy wine, with a potential aging capacity of 15-20 years, that already displays captivating expressiveness in its youth.
Located in Pedrosa de Duero (Burgos), Bodegas Rodero was founded in 1990 by Carmelo Rodero, a member of a family with a long tradition of viticulture. Soon, thanks to its exceptional vineyard and expertise, the winery became one of the most prominent in the D.O. Ribera del Duero. The combination of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology, such as its unique and patented gravity-driven vinification system without pumps, is the key to its success in producing high-quality wines.
A reflection of the excellence of the great reds of Ribera del Duero, Carmelo Rodero TSM 2021 is a wine that, at the same time, breaks with the classicism of the D.O. by offering a more modern and fruity profile in line with current tastes. Pair it with game meats, red meats, and aged cheeses.
Creators' opinion
Carmelo Rodero TSM 2021 presenta un profundo color granate con ribetes violáceos, que anticipa su carácter intenso y complejo. En nariz, ofrece una rica complejidad aromática donde se entrelazan notas de frutas maduras, como mora y cereza negra, con matices de su crianza que incluyen especias dulces, cuero fino y toques balsámicos de eucalipto. En boca es carnoso, corpulento y equilibrado, con una textura aterciopelada que llena el paladar. Sus taninos maduros y su fresca acidez le aportan estructura, mientras que el final es largo y persistente, dejando agradables recuerdos de fruta madura y especias.
The winery
After many years of selling their grapes to prestigious wineries such as Vega Sicilia, Carmelo Rodero, the fourth generation of winegrowers from Pedrosa de Duero (Burgos), decided in 1990 to produce his own wines, founding Bodegas Rodero.
Bodegas Rodero has positioned itself as one of the most outstanding wineries in Ribera del Duero, thanks especially to the quality of its vineyards. The exquisite care given to the grapes is a top priority. Each of their wines comes from a specific plot and is crafted considering various factors, such as the age of the vines, the type of soil, its orientation, and exposure. This meticulous work also includes selecting the most suitable barrels for the aging of each wine. Carmelo Rodero's daughter, Beatriz, leads the winemaking direction.