Technical Data Sheet
Winery: Viñedos Propios, Bodegas Balbas in La Horra (Burgos), hand-harvested
D.O.: Ribera del Duero
Year: 2015
Grade: 14%
Varietal: 75% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: We have a cherry red colored wine, high layer and medium density. The nose is delicate and fresh, whose first impression reminds us of red fruits. Predominant notes of spices such as cinnamon and toasted aging reminiscent of cedar, vanilla and autumn leaves. In the mouth we appreciate a very elegant and well-worked wood. It is fresh, long, with a very integrated acidity; the tannin begins to polish and makes it delicious and elegant. It has great aging power.
Serving temperature: 18ºC
Making: This wine comes from our La Malata estate, located at over 940m, being one of the highest in the appellation. The varieties that give life to Ritus are Tempranillo 75% and Merlot 25%, all grown in goblet-trained vines on poor, stony soils and hand-picked from 70 year old vines. Ritus grapes are always the last to enter the winery. This ensures optimal ripening, fermenting in 10,000kg tanks without the addition of yeast. Maceration can be extended for up to twenty days
Matching: In addition to stews and pastas, the Merlot in our Ritus makes it ideal for semi-cured cheeses, game meat, rice dishes and even legumes
