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Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2023 showcases the full force of Tempranillo in D.O. Ribera del Duero, with 12 months ageing in American oak that refines its elegant and intense character. A red wine with personality, ready to make its mark.
Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2023 is a wine with character and craftsmanship, true to the D.O. Ribera del Duero and the way the Fernández Rivera family understands wine. Here, the Tempranillo takes centre stage, matured for a minimum of 12 months in American oak barrels, which imparts that distinctive classic aura typical of the house.
It originates from vineyards located in Pesquera de Duero, at over 800 metres above sea level and facing south, an environment that helps the grapes reach good ripeness and character. The harvest and traditional vinification, with destemming and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserve the full identity of the variety without sacrificing elegance.
The Tinto Pesquera winery is already a key name in the history of Ribera del Duero. With over half a century of experience, it was one of the firms that set the course for the denomination and continues to be a highly regarded reference for those seeking reds with roots, balance, and that sense of well-crafted quality that never goes out of fashion.
Pairing
Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2023 pairs particularly well with roast lamb, grilled lamb chops, beef tenderloin, or braised pork cheeks.
Service
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
American Oak Barrels
Type of bottle
bordelesa
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
07/2025
Total acidity (g/l)
5.1
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.63
Sugar
0.79
pH
3.7
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
Winemaking
Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2023 is produced through traditional and meticulous vinification, focusing on expressing the Tempranillo variety. After destemming, the alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, allowing the wine to develop in a clean and controlled environment, preserving the varietal character and the winery's classic identity.
Aging
12 months in American oak barrels.
Description
Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2023 comes from vineyards in the Pesquera de Duero area, situated at over 800 metres above sea level and with a southern exposure, a location that promotes slow and complete ripening.
View
Clear and bright, with a beautiful and elegant garnet colour.
Nose
Initially, intense aromas of ripe red fruit such as strawberry emerge, followed by balsamic and spicy notes that add depth. In the background, hints of liquorice and vanilla are discernible, while the ageing in American oak imparts a very well-integrated background with toasted and balsamic nuances, resulting in a fragrant, elegant, and persistent nose.
Mouth
On the palate, it displays as tasty and full-bodied, with a solid structure and a profile in which ripe red fruit intertwines with notes of vanilla, toast, and balsamic memories characteristic of its crianza. The result is an harmonious expression, of a serious and elegant style, with a long and persistent finish marked by nuances of ripe fruit and spices.
Behind this iconic winery is the Fernández Rivera family, originally from Pesquera de Duero (Valladolid). In 1975, this lineage produced the first vintage of Tinto Pesquera in a small 16th-century stone winepress: a revolutionary wine whose name refers to the town where the winery is located and the birthplace of its founders. Tinto Pesquera is considered the first luxury Ribera del Duero wine, at a time when - with the exception of Vega Sicilia - producers were focused on making claretes and very alcoholic reds of limited quality.
The success of Tinto Pesquera was decisive in the recognition of the D.O. Ribera del Duero in 1982, as well as its international projection. The winery gained worldwide fame when the guru Robert Parker awarded 98 points to Tinto Pesquera 1982, comparing it to Pétrus, one of the world's best wines. Tinto Pesquera opened new paths for winemaking with the tempranillo grape, driving a significant qualitative leap. Today, it remains a benchmark brand and the most beloved winery of the Familia Fernández Rivera group.
