Abrí Las Alas – I Opened My Wings 2017

Wine Description for Abrí Las Alas – I Opened My Wings 2017 by Valdemonjas

Colour & Appearance

Deep, intense cherry red with youthful brilliance – a visual harbinger of the concentration this wine delivers.

Nose

Spicy and seductive, a fascinating aromatic spectrum unfolds: blackberry, black cherry and cassis dominate, underpinned by black pepper, juniper and a hint of cinnamon. Behind these emerge dark chocolate, espresso and graphite. Subtle leather notes and a fine coconut nuance from the barrique recall classic Ribera wines – yet here in a contemporary, refined interpretation.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this Tempranillo unfolds: cool minerality meets rich, fleshy fruit. The aromatics from the nose return with precision, carried by a silky, fine-grained tannin that provides structure without dominating. The chalky purity of the terroir runs through the entire wine, lending it an elegant tension. Despite 15% alcohol, it never feels heavy, instead displaying that noble restraint which characterises great wines.

Finish

Long, mineral and impressively precise. The fruit fades gradually whilst spice and stony notes linger persistently on the palate.

Terroir & Origin

The 80-year-old vines of the Nogal de la Valera parcel are rooted at 800 metres elevation in limestone-rich soils of the Ribera del Duero. This altitude guarantees cool nights and that freshness which lends this wine its characteristic elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Tempranillo, aged for 19 months in French barriques. The limited production of just 350 bottles underscores the ambition and rarity of this wine.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with T-bone steak with Mediterranean flavours, braised lamb shoulder Provençal style or a tomato gratin with olives and goat’s cheese.

Special Characteristics

A wine that proves Tempranillo belongs among the great grape varieties of the world. The balance between power and finesse, tradition and modernity makes „Abrí Las Alas“ an extraordinary experience – truly world-class from the Ribera del Duero.