Abrí Las Alas – I Opened My Wings 2022

Wine Description for Abrí Las Alas – I Opened My Wings 2022 by Valdemonjas

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with youthful brilliance – a visual promise of concentration and freshness in equal measure.

Nose

Subtle yet expressive: dark cherry and blackberry meld with mineral notes and a fine earthiness reminiscent of graphite. The wood – 19 months in French barriques – remains discreet in the background, allowing the fruit to take centre stage and adding merely a delicate spice. A captivating, perfectly balanced nose.

Palate

Here lies the true artistry of Valdemonjas: from vines over 80 years old at 800 metres altitude, one would normally expect sheer power – yet this wine translates concentration into elegance and precision. Juicy dark fruit meets silky texture, the tannins are silken and perfectly integrated. The wine fairly vibrates on the palate, energetic and always well-defined, never overblown. Straightforward, multi-layered, subtle – a modern interpretation of Ribera del Duero.

Finish

Long, invigorating and with a refreshing minerality that invites the next sip. The fruit lingers without ever feeling heavy.

Terroir & Origin

A single vineyard wine from vineyards situated over 800 metres high in Ribera del Duero. The extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night as well as between seasons fundamentally shape the character of this wine – they bestow upon it freshness and tension alongside ripeness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Tempranillo from vines over 80 years old, organically certified. Fermentation in small concrete tanks, followed by 19 months ageing in French barriques. A modern, unvarnished approach that prioritises freshness over wood extraction.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with herb-crusted lamb loin, beef steak, braised Ibérico pork or aged Manchego. The wine’s elegance also harmonises beautifully with game dishes such as venison loin.

Special Features

Valdemonjas belongs to the new generation of Ribera producers who prioritise freshness and terroir over extraction. „Abrí Las Alas“ – „I Opened My Wings“ – is their flagship and impressively demonstrates that great Ribera del Duero can be different: subtle, precise, vibrant.