The "Pago de Carraovejas" 2022 is a prominent red wine from the Ribera del Duero, made by the renowned winery of the same name located in Peñafiel, Valladolid. This wine features a meticulous blend consisting of 93% Tempranillo, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Merlot, sourced from a unique environment in the Carraovejas valley. The grapes are harvested from vineyards planted between 1988 and 2011, cultivated on soils of marl, clay, and sandstone, enhancing the grape quality. The vinification process is carried out with careful attention, respecting the raw material and using native yeasts from the estate. After fermentation, the wine rests for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, which imparts complexity and balance. The 2022 vintage has been hot and dry, yet this wine maintains a fresh and vibrant profile, staying true to the characteristic style of the winery. On the palate, the wine shows a deep cherry color, with an elegant aroma revealing notes of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, and floral and spicy hints. It is a full-bodied, fresh, and balanced red with fine tannins and a smooth texture, ideal for pairing with dishes like suckling pig, roasted kid, or a good Iberian pork tenderloin. The product has received notable scores of 93 from James Suckling, 92 from Robert Parker, and 92 from Tim Atkin, backing its quality. It is available in a 75 cl format and will be bottled in spring 2024, using natural egg white for clarification.