{"product_id":"balsion-18-meses-2021-ribera-del-duero","title":"Balsion 18 Months 2021, Ribera del Duero","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eBalsion 18 Meses 2021, Ribera del Duero – An intense and aging-worthy wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eAbout the manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eGrapes and vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e The wine is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e (locally called Tinto Fino) from high-altitude vineyards. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected. After fermentation, the wine is aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e , giving the wine a refined balance between fruit and barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eDense and deep ruby ​​red with violet reflections at the edge – a sign of youth and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e Complex aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"970\"\u003edark cherries, blackcurrants and blackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e combined with notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003evanilla, cedar, mocha, chocolate and a little toasted coconut\u003c\/strong\u003e from the barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e Full-bodied and elegant in the mouth. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eConcentrated fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e (dark berries, plum, prune), with a clear but well-integrated tannin structure. The barrel character is present without dominating and brings notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003elicorice, spice and light smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e . The acidity is moderate and gives the wine a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003egood freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e , which balances the ripe fruit and the high alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eLong, intense and harmonious with persistent notes of spices and ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eFood and serving:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e Perfect companion for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003egrilled beef, lamb crown, game, braised dishes and strong cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e such as manchego or aged comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eServe at 16–18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e Decanting is recommended – preferably 1 hour before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eOther information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eAging potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 years from the year of harvest. 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