Peñafalcón 30 Months Barrel Aged 2013 – Ribera del Duero Red Wine
Vintage
2013
Grape varieties
Tempranillo
Alcohol content
15% vol% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Ribera del Duero
Wine type
Red
“Organic Ribera del Duero Tempranillo aged 30 months in oak. 93 Peñín. Rich, structured and age-worthy, with a long mineral finish.”
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Nose
Ripe dark cherry, blackberry and plum with well-integrated toasty oak. Notes of dark chocolate, liquorice and a subtle mineral undertone from the high-altitude calcareous soils.
Palate
Full-bodied with a generous, plush mouthfeel and rounded, mature tannins. Rich dark fruit at the mid-palate, layered with sweet spice and cocoa. Crisp acidity provides freshness and structural balance.
Finish
Long, lingering and mineral, with toasty oak nuances and dried fruit persistence. The finish is elegant and warming, reflecting 30 months of careful barrel maturation.
Peñafalcón 30 Months Barrel Aged 2013 is a benchmark release from one of Ribera del Duero's most committed organic producers. Bodegas Peñafalcón, whose winemaking heritage stretches back to the 17th century, crafts this single-varietal Tempranillo from estate vines planted on calcareous, stony soils farmed without herbicides, relying instead on sheep manure and hand-cultivated rows to maintain a natural, expressive terroir.
The 2013 vintage spent a full 30 months ageing in a combination of French and American oak barrels, a patient maturation that shapes a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. At 15% ABV, this is a structured, full-bodied red wine from Ribera del Duero that earned 93 points from the prestigious Guía Peñín — a testament to its concentration and balance.
Deep ruby-garnet in the glass with amber rim highlights. The bouquet reveals ripe dark cherry, blackberry and plum framed by toasty oak, dark chocolate and a whisper of liquorice. On the palate, the mouthfeel is generous and plush, with rounded, mature tannins that speak to both the extended barrel ageing and the 2013 growing season. Mid-palate fruit is rich and persistent, supported by the naturally high acidity typical of high-altitude Ribera del Duero vineyards. The finish is long, mineral and warming, with a characteristic elegance that makes it highly age-worthy.
This is an outstanding example of the finest barrel-aged Tempranillo from Spain — a must for collectors looking to buy premium Spanish red wine online. It pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb, aged Manchego, braised short rib and rich game dishes. Serve at 16–18°C; a 20–30 minute decant is recommended to allow the wine to fully express its complexity. Available with European delivery through Mercado 46.
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The Winery
Founded in 2000
Bodegas Peñafalcón is an independent family winery located in Peñafiel, in the heart of the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin. Officially founded in 2000 by Casimiro and his wife María José Arranz, the winery draws on a generational legacy stretching back to the 17th century, when their ancestors were already crafting wine in traditional stone cellars in the region. The name Peñafalcón itself is a journey into the medieval past: historical records show that the village bore this name in the 11th century before becoming known as Peñafiel. The toponym, meaning «rock with a falcon perched at its summit», perfectly encapsulates the spirit of a winery deeply proud of its land and heritage. Peñafalcón's winemaking philosophy is rooted in a profound respect for the land and for traditional cultivation methods. From its very beginnings, the winery has embraced organic viticulture: rows are worked by hand, herbicides are entirely avoided, and sheep manure is used as a natural fertilizer. This unwavering commitment to the environment yields exceptional-quality grapes from privileged vineyard plots such as Santa Cruz, Carraovejas and Blanqueras, where Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are cultivated. Among its most acclaimed wines is the Peñafalcón Siglo XI range, which includes the Crianza aged 24 months in barrel, the Reserva aged 36 months, and the exclusive Gran Reserva with up to five years of ageing. These wines express the unique personality of the Ribera del Duero terroir and the artisanal passion with which Casimiro and his family carry on a centuries-old tradition. International recognition speaks to the quality of their wines: Bodegas Peñafalcón has accumulated more than 56 Super Gold and Gold awards in national and international competitions, including the Gran Oro Internacional, the Catavinum World Wine Spirits Competition and the International Wine Guide. Over 70% of production is exported to markets across Europe, Asia and the United States.
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Peñín: 93/100
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