Pinea Korde Rose, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2022

Born in Calderón, a vineyard planted in 1960 at 915 metres above sea level with a singular purpose: to give life to a clarete. Here, ungrafted vines—living heritage that scarcely survives in Spain—sink their roots into sandy-limestone terraces, open to the calm of a landscape of rolling hills and rounded forms, closer to uplands than to Ribera’s usual postcard. This varietal mosaic is led by Bobal and Tinta Fina, alongside Garnacha, Albillo and Pirulés. Reds and whites grow interlaced—approximately 65% and 35% respectively—and, once brought together in the cellar, yield a wine where diversity turns to harmony. The vineyard breathes juniper, thyme and lavender; this vegetation subtly infuses the grapes, imprinting the signature of an exceptional terroir.

On the nose it is intense, with ripe strawberry and a citrus backbone that brings tension, over delicate creamy notes from ageing on lees. On the palate it is fresh, incisive and vibrant, with an enveloping texture and a mouth-watering, juicy finish that lingers and invites another sip.

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