ZARZUELA 6 MONTHS OAK 2023 75cl

Product Sheet – Zarzuela Roble 2023

Zarzuela Roble 6 Meses 2023 is a young, structured red wine produced by Bodegas Virgen de la Asunción in the D.O. Ribera del Duero. It comes from 40 to 50-year-old Tempranillo vineyards cultivated in rocky, well-drained soils at an altitude of about 850 meters 

Manually harvested, this wine has been aged for 6 months in French and American oak barrels (80% American, 20% French), achieving a subtle balance between fruity freshness and toasted notes 

Characteristics
Vintage: 2023
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Wine type: Young oak red
Winery: Bodegas Virgen de la Asunción
Country: Spain
Region: Castilla y León
Subregion: D.O. Ribera del Duero (La Horra)
Vineyard: 40–50 years old in rocky soils, 850m altitude
Format: 750ml
Alcohol: 14–14.5% vol
Aging: 6 months in 80% American, 20% French barrels
Serving temperature: 14–17°C

Tasting Notes
Intense garnet color with violet hues. The nose reveals aromas of red fruit and sweet spices like clove and vanilla, accompanied by balsamic notes and subtle wood. On the palate, it is balanced, with soft tannins, lively freshness, and a pleasant spicy finish 

Pairing
Ideal to enjoy with red meats, stews, cured meats, and semi-cured cheeses. It is also perfect for intense tapas and hearty soups.

Between stone and oak, this Tempranillo whispers tales of altitude and maturity. A wine that unites youthful freshness with the warmth of wood; soft notes of fruit and spices embrace the palate, recalling the rocky valleys of Ribera and sunny afternoons. A sip, a moment that resonates like an ancestral echo.