Portia Valpreciado Crianza 2018 is a red Ribera del Duero made from Tempranillo, crafted in the modern and powerful style for which Bodegas Portia is renowned. The wine ages for at least 12 months in oak, complementing the ripe dark fruit with vanilla, toast, and a spicy oak note. Behind this Crianza is winemaker Raúl Quemada, who has helped shape Portia since the winery's inception.
Ribera del Duero is located in Castilla y León, along the Duero River in Northern Spain.
Location / Origin: Portia's vineyards are located in the Golden Triangle of Ribera del Duero, around Roa, Sotillo de la Ribera, Gumiel de Mercado, Gumiel de Izán and Villanueva de Gumiel.
Altitude: The vineyards are situated at an average altitude of 850 meters. This altitude in Ribera del Duero ensures cool nights, allowing Tempranillo to retain freshness and tension alongside ripeness.
Vineyards: Bodegas Portia cultivates 250 hectares of vineyards in this historic part of the appellation, giving the estate significant control over grape selection.
Climate & Influences: Ribera del Duero has a distinctly continental climate, with warm days, cool nights, and significant temperature variations. This helps Tempranillo achieve deep color, ripe fruit, and a firm structure.
The aging process gives this Crianza its recognizable combination of dark fruit and oak spiciness.
Aging / Oak Aging: What does Crianza mean? Crianza here refers to an aging category where oak aging plays a significant role. This wine ages for at least 12 months in oak, providing vanilla, light toast, extra roundness, and a long, spicy finish.
Alcohol Content: With 14% alcohol, this Tempranillo has sufficient power to beautifully support the dark fruit, tannins, and oak aging.
This red Ribera del Duero is made entirely from Tempranillo.
Tempranillo – D.O. Ribera del Duero: Tempranillo gives this wine its intense cherry-red color, ripe berry fruit, structure, and elegant tannins. In Ribera del Duero, the grape often gains more power and depth due to the combination of altitude, sun, and cool nights.
