Corimbo 2021, Ribera del Duero, Bodegas La Horra

The younger Corimbo. Same hands, same vineyards, ready a good deal sooner. The wines of Bodegas LA HORRA are governed by three basic concepts: Avoid excess wood Avoid over-ripening - maintaining freshness Perform a very careful extraction to enhance the fineness of the tannin. This wine is a pure expression of both grape and terroir. It is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure only the best fruit is used for the wine. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 14 months in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels. This gives the wine a complex flavor profile, with notes of red and black fruits, spice, and oak. On the nose, an incredible burst of fruit, with blackberries and fresh plums leaping from the glass. A delicate interplay of fresh aromatic herbs is also present. The oak is perfectly integrated. The wine's fresh and fruity flavour is already evident on the nose. On the palate, it's voluminous, full-bodied, long, and delicate, with caressing tannins. Blackberry and plum make their presence felt, leaving a truly pleasant sensation. It has the unique characteristic of possessing the expected volume of a great Ribera del Duero wine while simultaneously displaying unexpected finesse for a wine of this youth. The mouth is left with a fruity, flavorful, and fresh sensation of a truly exceptional vintage. It is surely one of the best Corimbos so far. The wine is versatile and can be paired with a variety of foods, from grilled meats and fish to tapas and pasta.