COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Santa Rufina
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
Viña Rufina Joven Roble is a 100% Tempranillo from the Cigales DO in Castilla y León, Spain, produced by the family-run Bodegas Santa Rufina. Founded in 1997, the winery cultivates centenary vineyards, emphasizing quality. The 'Joven Roble' designation signifies a wine that has undergone a period of oak aging while retaining its youthful fruit-forward character. The region's continental climate, characterized by substantial temperature fluctuations, contributes to the grapes' development and the wine's concentrated fruit profile. This wine has garnered awards, including a Gold Medal at the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge in 2020 and a Silver Medal at Mundus Vini in 2021.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Joven Roble means 'Young Oak', indicating a wine that's aged briefly in barrels.
Fact 02
Bodegas Santa Rufina works with vineyards that are over 100 years old.
Fact 03
This wine won a Gold Medal at the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge in 2020.
Fact 04
Cigales is a region known for its rosé wines, but also produces notable reds.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Viña Rufina Joven Roble is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures to preserve fruit integrity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in French and American oak barrels. The winery utilizes modern bottling lines for its finished products.
