Product DetailsDescriptionA bold and expressive Ribera del Duero, Erial 2022 from Bodegas Epifanio Rivera is a full-bodied, oak-aged red made from 100% Tinta Fina (Tempranillo). Deep ruby-red in colour, this wine is packed with ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, layered with notes of vanilla, cedar, and sweet spice from careful barrel ageing. The palate is rich and structured, offering velvety tannins, well-integrated oak, and a long, complex finish with hints of dark chocolate and earthy minerality. A superb choice for those who love powerful, age-worthy Spanish reds.History and WinemakingBodegas Epifanio Rivera is a family-run winery in Ribera del Duero, a region renowned for producing some of Spain’s most celebrated Tempranillo-based wines. The Tinta Fina vines, many of which are over 80 years old, are grown in high-altitude vineyards where warm days and cool nights enhance the grape’s intensity and structure. Aged in oak barrels, this wine reflects the perfect balance between fruit, spice, and tannin, making it both bold and elegant.Tasting NotesIntense aromas of blackberries, ripe cherries, and plum combine with vanilla, cedar, and a touch of mocha. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, offering flavours of dark fruit, sweet spice, and a hint of tobacco, with silky tannins leading to a long, refined finish.PairingsA powerful and food-friendly red, Erial Ribera del Duero pairs perfectly with grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb, or Iberian pork. Its depth and spice also complement aged Manchego, wild mushroom dishes, and rich Spanish stews.Extra InformationProducer: Bodegas Epifanio RiveraRegion: Ribera del DueroCountry: SpainGrape Variety: 100% Tinta Fina (Tempranillo)Vintage: 2022Colour: RedABV: 14.5%Style: Full-Bodied, Oaked, DryAgeing: Aged in Oak for Complexity and Structure
