Balsion 18 Months 2021, Ribera del Duero

Balsion 18 Meses 2021, Ribera del Duero – An intense and aging-worthy wine

About the manufacturer:
Balsion is a project under the Bodegas Valparaíso winery, located in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The winery works with old vines and a modern vinification plant, ensuring both power and finesse in the wines.

Grapes and vinification:
The wine is made from 100% Tempranillo (locally called Tinto Fino) from high-altitude vineyards. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels , giving the wine a refined balance between fruit and barrel.

Tasting notes:

Color:
Dense and deep ruby ​​red with violet reflections at the edge – a sign of youth and intensity.

Fragrance:
Complex aromas of dark cherries, blackcurrants and blackberries combined with notes of vanilla, cedar, mocha, chocolate and a little toasted coconut from the barrel aging.

Taste:
Full-bodied and elegant in the mouth. Concentrated fruit (dark berries, plum, prune), with a clear but well-integrated tannin structure. The barrel character is present without dominating and brings notes of licorice, spice and light smoke . The acidity is moderate and gives the wine a good freshness , which balances the ripe fruit and the high alcohol.

Aftertaste:
Long, intense and harmonious with persistent notes of spices and ripe fruit.

Food and serving:

Perfect companion for grilled beef, lamb crown, game, braised dishes and strong cheeses such as manchego or aged comté.

Serve at 16–18 °C

Decanting is recommended – preferably 1 hour before serving.

Other information:

Alcohol content: approximately 14.5%

Aging potential: 8–12 years from the year of harvest. The wine develops more complexity and roundness over time.

Style: Classic Ribera del Duero with modern elegance – ideal for both wine connoisseurs and those who want to delve into high-level Spanish wine.