VALDEMONJAS | LOS TRES DONES 2021 75cl

Los Tres Dones 2021 is one of Valdemonjas' most exclusive creations. A wine born from the selection of the best terroirs in Quintanilla de Arriba and La Horra, where the combination of Tempranillo and local Tinto Fino vineyards results in a red wine of great depth, complexity, and aging potential.

Its name perfectly summarizes its personality: elegance, complexity, and power. A very limited production wine that reflects the winery's most ambitious character.

Characteristics

Winery: Valdemonjas

Appellation: D.O. Ribera del Duero

Vintage: 2021

Wine type: Aged red wine

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo and local Tinto Fino

Alcohol content: 15% vol.

Production: 2,400 bottles and 75 Magnums

Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in concrete tanks

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from the Valdemonjas plots, in Quintanilla de Arriba (Valladolid), and from El Nogal de la Valera, in La Horra (Burgos).

The vineyards are located on complex calcareous soils with the presence of marls, gypsum, sands, and deep clays, which favor excellent water retention capacity and slow maturation.

The selected plots correspond to areas with higher clay content and residual humidity, with an east orientation, which allows for balanced maturation protected from excessive afternoon sun exposure.

The Tempranillo vines were planted in 1998 and are cultivated on trellises with double Royat cordon, complemented by local Tinto Fino vineyards trained in goblet.

Winemaking

The harvest was carried out early to preserve the freshness and balance of the fruit.

Fermentation took place in small ovoid concrete tanks of 39 hectoliters, seeking a gentle and precise extraction that respected the identity of each plot.

Malolactic fermentation developed in barrels, and subsequently the wine remained for 14 months in new and semi-new 225 and 228-liter French oak barrels.

After aging in wood, it rested for 6 months in concrete tanks, refining its texture and gaining harmony before bottling in June 2024.

Tasting Notes

Deep cherry red color with garnet reflections and great intensity.

On the nose, it displays a complex combination of ripe black fruit, plums, blackberries, and black cherries accompanied by elegant spicy, balsamic notes, mineral hints, and subtle toasted nuances from aging.

On the palate, it shows a powerful and perfectly balanced structure, with ripe tannins, great amplitude, and a silky texture that provides depth and elegance.

The finish is long, persistent, and complex, leaving hints of ripe fruit, noble spices, and mineral notes.

Pairing

Ideal to accompany roasted lamb, grilled red meats, game, long-cooked stews, and aged sheep cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: between 16 and 18 ºC.

Los Tres Dones 2021 represents Valdemonjas' most ambitious interpretation. A limited production Ribera del Duero where power, elegance, and complexity coexist in perfect balance, showcasing all the personality of the winery's great terroirs.