COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Expresion Resalte is a red wine from Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel, produced in the D.O. Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Established in 2000, Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel focuses on high-quality wines made solely from the Tempranillo grape. The winery cultivates grapes across 80 hectares of vineyards, situated at varying altitudes and soil types within Ribera del Duero. The region itself is known for its high-altitude vineyards and challenging climate, which contribute to the character of the wines. The 2012 vintage benefited from the typical climatic conditions of the area, characterized by dry summers and cold winters.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€43
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ribera del Duero was named Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast in 2012.
Fact 02
Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel owns 80 hectares of diverse vineyards.
Fact 03
The winery exclusively uses the Tempranillo grape for all its wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel employs a winemaking process focused on quality and the expression of the Tempranillo grape. Grapes are hand-harvested based on laboratory analysis to ensure optimal ripeness. The winery utilizes slow pressing by gravity and cold maceration techniques. While specific aging details for the 2012 Expresion Resalte are not provided, the winery is known for its meticulous aging processes, often involving French oak barrels, to develop the wine's character.
