2019 · Reserva
Finca El Empecinado
Red · Ribera del Duero DO, Spain
Bold structured
Dry · Smooth · Full-bodied · Fruity
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
3-Day Pre-Fermentation Maceration16-Day Alcoholic Fermentation10-Day Post-Fermentation Maceration24°C FermentationHand Harvested22 Months French Oak2 Barrel RackingsFiltered Before Bottling
Grapes
Tempranillo
Soils
LoamSandAlluvial
Producer
Finca El Empecinado
Spain
Finca El Empecinado is a recent collection of Ribera del Duero reds made by Bodega Vega Real, a human-sized, artisanal winery owned by Bodegas Barbadillo. Crafted under the direction of winemaker Luis Cuadrado, the range includes Oak, Crianza and Reserva wines. The available information highlights Vega Real’s modest, small-scale character, while providing no specific details on vineyard area, production volume, sustainability certifications or farming practices.