Rippa Dorii Crianza 2022 is born in one of the highest areas of the D.O. Ribera del Duero. Its origin lies in a selection of vineyards from the Fuentecén plateau, at 900 m altitude, in the heart of the Burgos Ribera del Duero, where the grapes ripen slowly and provide the necessary acidity to become a very fresh and youthful wine. A 'ribera' from high-altitude vineyards, part of the most ambitious project of the Pérez Cuevas family, creators of the powerful Ontañón brand in Rioja and Bodegas Queirón.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Type of barrel
French oak barrel (60%) and American (40%), with different toasts
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Rippa Dorii Crianza 2022 is a single-varietal tempranillo created from a selection of vineyards owned by the Pérez Cuevas family in the páramo of Fuentecén (Burgos), at 900 meters above sea level, one of the highest and coolest areas of the appellation. These are vineyards over 25 years old planted on diverse soils, ranging from stony and clay-rich to white limestone soils.
The first selection of tempranillo clusters is carried out in the vineyard itself. Once at the winery, the grapes undergo a pre-fermentation maceration at 10º C for three days. Alcoholic fermentation lasts for 18 days, with temperatures between 22 and 26ºC, involving daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Malolactic fermentation is divided into batches and takes place both in tanks and barrels. Finally, it ages for 12 months in French oak barrels (60%) and American oak barrels (40%) with different toasting levels.
Ontañón is a historic brand of Spanish wine. Established in the 1980s by the Pérez Cuevas family, it represents the passion of small artisan winemakers. Now led by the fifth generation of the family, it is a rejuvenated and thriving company with a strong presence in the national market. This family is also behind Bodegas Queirón in Rioja Oriental, a winery focused on small, meticulously crafted productions. Additionally, they have expanded their expertise to other iconic appellations, such as Ribera del Duero, where they have the ambitious Rippa Dorii project, previously known as Altos de Ontañón.
Rippa Dorii – which means Ribera del Duero in Latin – is based in Fuentecén (Burgos). It manages over 300 hectares of vineyards, some of which are located in the province of Soria, and its wines are characterized by a balance between fruit and oak.
Rippa Dorii Crianza 2022 is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero, perfect for pairing with roasted leg of lamb and potatoes.
Tasting notes
It displays a deep cherry red color.
On the nose, it is intense and clean, highlighting aromas of red and black fruits (blueberry, plum, blackberry) that give way to hints of cocoa, balsamic notes, smoky nuances, and sweet spices, with a background of aromatic woods (cedar).
With good structure and volume on the palate, it is flavorful, balanced, fresh, with fine tannins and a persistent finish featuring spicy and black fruit notes.
The winery
Ontañón is a historic Spanish wine brand. Forged in the 1980s by the Pérez Cuevas family, it represents the passion of small artisan winemakers. Today, led by the fifth generation of the family, it is a rejuvenated and thriving brand with a strong presence in the national market. This family is also the creator of Bodegas Queirón in Rioja Oriental, a winery focused on meticulously crafted small productions. Additionally, they have expanded their activities to other denominations such as Ribera del Duero, where they oversee the ambitious project Rippa Dorii, previously known as Altos de Ontañón.
Rippa Dorii – which means Ribera del Duero in Latin – is based in Fuentecén (Burgos). It works with over 300 hectares of vineyards, some of which are located in the province of Soria, and its wines are characterized by a balance between fruit and oak.