BODEGAS LA HORRA | CORIMBO I RESERVA 2018 75cl

Corimbo I Reserva 2018 is the most emblematic wine of Bodegas La Horra, a refined and deeply elegant interpretation of Tinta del País grapes grown in some of the oldest vineyards in Ribera del Duero. It comes from small plots over 70 years old, where low yields and the natural balance of the vines allow for grapes of extraordinary concentration and complexity.

The 2018 vintage, characterized by a cool and rainy cycle, resulted in particularly aromatic, balanced, and very fine wines. Its 16-month aging in French and American oak barrels provides depth and structure without obscuring the purity of the fruit, resulting in a red wine with great aging potential and immense elegance.

Characteristics

Winery: Bodegas La Horra

Denomination: D.O. Ribera del Duero

Vintage: 2018

Wine type: Aged Red Wine

Grape variety: 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo)

Vineyard: Small plots in La Horra, Roa and surrounding villages (Burgos)

Vineyard age: Over 70 years

Harvest: Manual with bunch selection

Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation in French oak vats and malolactic fermentation in barrels

Aging: 16 months in barrels (80% French oak and 20% American oak)

Clarification: Egg albumin

Stabilization: By natural methods

Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.

Tasting Notes

It presents an intense dark cherry red color with a deep red rim, bright and very lively.

On the nose, it is extraordinarily fine and elegant, with a very harmonious aromatic expression featuring notes of plum, blackberry, cherry, and morello cherry, even the hint of fruit pit. The wood is perfectly integrated, providing depth and complexity without detracting from the fruit's prominence or the vineyard's character.

On the palate, it offers a magnificent balance between volume and delicacy. The mouthfeel is silky, long, and very fresh, supported by fine and perfectly ripe tannins. The minerality of the limestone soils and hints of aromatic plants from the riverside landscape accompany a persistent, elegant, and precise finish. The inherent freshness of the vintage makes this wine one of the most refined expressions of Corimbo I.

Pairing

Ideal with roast lamb, red meats, sirloin, game, traditional stews, mushrooms, cured cheeses, and high-end Castilian cuisine.

Recommended serving temperature: between 16 and 17 ºC.

Corimbo I Reserva 2018 reflects the essence of the great old vineyards of Ribera del Duero. A wine of immense finesse, depth, and balance, where fruit, freshness, and minerality combine to offer an elegant and lasting interpretation of Tinta del País, designed to be enjoyed today and continue to evolve for many years.