COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Nabal
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Nabal is a family-run winery located in Gumiel de Izán, in the heart of the Ribera del Duero DO. Founded by the Navarro Balbás family, the winery is dedicated to preserving traditional winemaking methods while utilizing state-of-the-art gravity-fed facilities. The 'Selección de la Familia' Reserva represents the pinnacle of their estate's expression, sourced from low-yielding, old-vine Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) plots. These vines, some over 70 years old, struggle in the region's harsh continental climate and limestone-clay soils, resulting in grapes of exceptional concentration, structure, and character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from goblet-trained old vines up to 70 years old, planted at altitudes reaching 850 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The winery operates entirely on a gravity-flow system to minimize mechanical stress on the grapes and preserve delicate fruit aromas.
Fact 03
The name 'Nabal' is a portmanteau of the founding family's surnames, Navarro and Balbás, honoring their multi-generational heritage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates and undergo rigorous double-sorting at the winery. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, with gentle pump-overs to extract color and fine tannins. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 20 months in a selection of new and second-use French and American oak barrels, followed by extensive bottle aging before release to meet the strict Ribera del Duero Reserva requirements.
