Dehesa la Granja 2023 shows a clean and elegant red profile, 100% Tempranillo and 12 months' ageing in American oak. Born in V.T. Castilla y León, it delivers an intense and balanced style, with the mark of Familia Fernández Rivera, creators of the legendary Tinto Pesquera.
Dehesa la Granja 2023 is aged for 12 months in 225-litre American oak barrels, a decision that brings structure and nuance to the wine’s profile without overshadowing the prominence of the grape variety. The result is a red wine designed to achieve a harmonious balance between fruit, oak and a polished, precise overall character.
Dehesa la Granja 2023 is produced by Bodegas Dehesa La Granja, driven by the vision of the Fernández Rivera Family, a name closely associated with projects that champion vineyard identity and stylistic consistency. This connection is reflected in a wine that combines tradition and winemaking expertise to maintain a distinctive and recognisable style both within the winery and across the V.T. Castilla y León region.
Thanks to its character and time spent in oak, Dehesa la Granja 2023 pairs beautifully with roast meats, hearty stews, cured sausages, semi-mature cheeses and game dishes, as well as flavourful traditional recipes that complement its structure and the contribution of the American oak.
Pairing
Dehesa la Granja 2023 pairs wonderfully with dishes such as a grilled beef steak, roast lamb, Iberico pork cheeks, or a meat stew with mushrooms. It also pairs very well with cured cheeses and Iberico charcuterie, where its structure and fruity character provide balance and depth to the overall experience.
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Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
American Oak Barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
07/2025
Total acidity (g/l)
5
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.64
Sugar
1.15
pH
3.68
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
Aging
Are you looking for a red wine with precise ageing that delivers structure and roundness? Dehesa la Granja 2023 was matured for 12 months in 225-litre American oak barrels, a period that defines its profile and enhances its balance. There is no verified information regarding its resting period in bottle before release onto the market.
View
Intense ruby colour, clean and bright.
Nose
Great aromatic intensity with notes of red fruits, cherry and toasted hints.
Mouth
On the palate, it is savoury and fruity, with hints of liquorice and toasted notes of caramel and vanilla. It has pronounced acidity and tannins that give it body and a persistent finish. A long, persistent finish with intense red fruit. The oak is well integrated, with the characteristic notes of ageing in American oak barrels, especially vanilla and toasted notes.
Familia Fernández Rivera has been showcasing the virtues of the tempranillo grape for years. After achieving stardom with Tinto Pesquera (D.O. Ribera del Duero) in their homeland, this family expanded their empire by founding Condado de Haza, also in Ribera del Duero. Shortly after, they established the Manchegan winery El Vínculo and the Zamoran winery Dehesa La Granja.
Dehesa La Granja is located in Vadillo de Guareña (Zamora), an area with no winemaking value until the arrival of Familia Fernández Rivera. Foreseeing its great potential, the family acquired this vast estate and planted tempranillo vines sourced from Condado de Haza. They produced their first harvest in 1998. The estate features an 18th-century underground cave of 3,000 m², where their wines age under optimal conditions. In addition to winemaking, the family dedicates this estate to agricultural and livestock production.
