Torremilanos wines are unique. Their vineyards, biodynamic agriculture, biodiversity, and life: this allows them to produce magnificent wines. The personality and style of their wines are determined by their soil, their vines, and biodynamic viticulture, which maximizes biodiversity, energy, and life on the estate.
Technical data:
Winery: Finca Torremilanos. Peñalba López Family
Designation of Origin: Ribera del Duero
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Variety: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Intense and dark color with ruby and purplish tones. Aroma of red and black fruits (blackberry, currants, raspberry, grape) initially, giving way to nuances of ripe fresh grapes, accompanied by toasty sensations and balsamic tones of thyme and lavender. The palate is silky, meaty, and juicy, with great mineral freshness.
Serving temperature: 15-17º C
Geology and Soil: Diverse terrains in terms of composition due to the erosion and sedimentation of the Duero River. Different microclimates marked by the Atlantic-Mediterranean confluence.
Viticulture: Handpicked grapes. Selected harvest. Vineyards cultivated ecologically on the estate in Aranda de Duero, following the principles of biodynamic agriculture.
Winemaking: Wine from different moments of the 2015 harvest. Maceration for 10 days. Yeasts from the harvest and the grape itself. Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Aging for 22 months in French and American oak barrels of 225 liters.
Pairing: At Made in Spain Gourmet, we recommend it with cold cuts, stews, aged sheep and goat cheeses, white meats, meat rice dishes, blue fish, grilled red meats, roast lamb, and legume stews. Not forgetting Iberian ham.
Torremilanos wines: the ultimate expression of Ribera del Duero
Vineyards cultivated ecologically on their estate in Aranda de Duero, following the principles of biodynamic agriculture and years of experience result in high-quality Ribera D.O. wines. Their references are characterized by the combination of tradition and modernity and the quality of the Torremilanos seal as their hallmark.
Grape varieties
Tempranillo grape, also known in the region as Tinta del País or Tinto Fino, is our main variety, which gives color, aroma, and body to the red wines of Ribera del Duero. To a lesser extent, we also cultivate other varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Garnacha Tinta. The main authorized white grape variety is Albillo Mayor.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo grape provides wines with strong violet coloration. Aromas of blackberry stand out, combined with black forest fruits. Structured tannin with sweet overripeness, medium acidity.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Provides wines with high acidity, highlighting aromas of green pepper, which transition to black fruits in overripeness. Pronounced tannin.
Merlot
Medium acidity wine, with aromas of black fruit combined with hints of dried fruits. Medium tannin.
Malbec
High acidity wine, with aromas of black fruit combined with hints of balsamic menthol. Medium tannin.
Garnacha Tinta
Aromatic wines dominated by ripe strawberry, with little color and medium acidity. Medium tannin. High oxidative potential.
Albillo Mayor
Aromatic wines dominated by pome and stone fruits, apple and peach, very subtle color, between pale straw yellow and pale steel. Medium acidity.
