Pago de los Capellanes Red Reserve 2022 — Ribera del Duero

Pago de los Capellanes Red Reserve 2022 stands as one of the most compelling expressions of Tempranillo to emerge from Ribera del Duero in recent years. Crafted by the Rodero family at their estate in Pedrosa de Duero — a village widely regarded as one of the denomination's most privileged terroirs — this wine is the product of precision viticulture on clay and gravel soils at over 800 metres of altitude, where dramatic diurnal temperature swings of more than 20°C concentrate colour, tannins and aromatic complexity while retaining a lively natural acidity.

The 2022 vintage spent 18 months ageing in new fine-grained French oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months of bottle maturation in the winery's remarkable ten-metre-deep underground cellar. The result is a wine of genuine harmony: the oak has been expertly integrated, acting as a seasoning rather than a dominant voice.

In the glass it pours a deep ruby-garnet with brilliant clarity. The bouquet is expressive and layered — ripe dark cherry, blackcurrant and cassis take centre stage, with delicate notes of woodsmoke and warm spice woven gracefully through the background. On the palate, the mouthfeel is silky and full-bodied, with impressively polished tannins that provide structure without austerity. At 15.5% vol., the wine shows the concentration typical of a great Ribera del Duero vintage, yet the freshness is remarkable — crisp acidity lifts the mid-palate and extends the finish beautifully. The finish is long, lingering and redolent of dark fruit and spice, rewarding patient sipping.

A food-friendly wine of real substance, it pairs superbly with roasted red meats, game, rack of lamb and aged hard cheeses. We recommend decanting for at least one hour before serving at 16–18°C. Buy Pago de los Capellanes Red Reserve 2022 online through Mercado 46 and discover why this estate has been named among the world's 100 best wineries by Wine & Spirits magazine. European delivery available.