Pago Capellanes Picón Special Red 2021 – Ribera del Duero

Pago Capellanes Picón Special Red 2021 is a benchmark single-vineyard Tempranillo from Bodegas Pago de los Capellanes, one of Ribera del Duero's most celebrated estates. Born from the El Picón parcel — a meticulously farmed plot of old-vine Tinto Fino planted on clay, gravel and sandy soils at high altitude — this wine represents the pinnacle of the estate's terroir-driven philosophy.

Founded in 1996 by the Rodero-Villa family on land that has been home to vineyards since the 14th century, Pago de los Capellanes has built its reputation on precision viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar. The dramatic day-to-night temperature swings of the Castilian plateau — exceeding 20°C — are the engine behind El Picón's extraordinary concentration: slow, even ripening that locks in both intensity and freshness. The estate's commitment to quality has not gone unnoticed: the Wine Up! Guide 2026 awarded this very 2021 vintage an outstanding 97.54 points, naming it the top still wine of the edition.

On the nose, the wine is opulent yet refined, with layers of blackberry, ripe plum and black cherry underscored by balsamic and spicy notes of cinnamon, liquorice and tobacco, with a seductive hint of truffle and polished leather emerging with air. On the palate, the mouthfeel is plush and full-bodied, with sweet, ripe tannins that coat the palate in a velvety embrace. The mid-palate shows admirable structure and depth, while a vibrant, well-integrated acidity keeps everything lifted and food-friendly. The finish is long, warming and persistent, leaving behind echoes of dark fruit and exotic spice.

This age-worthy Ribera del Duero red pairs magnificently with grilled prime rib, slow-roasted lamb, mature sheep's cheese or rich game stews. Buy Pago Capellanes Picón Special Red online at Mercado 46 and discover one of Spain's most exciting single-vineyard Tempranillos, available for European delivery.