Viña Pedrosa Gran Reserva 2018 – Ribera del Duero Red Wine
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Vintage
2018
Grape varieties
Tempranillo
Alcohol content
14,5% vol% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Ribera del Duero
Wine type
Red
“Old-vine Tempranillo at its finest: a 95-point Parker Gran Reserva from one of Ribera del Duero's most storied family estates.”
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Nose
Layers of dark fruit — blackberry, damson plum, black cherry — framed by lactic and toasty nuances, roasted coffee, menthol, incense and a subtle mineral undercurrent that speaks of high-altitude terroir.
Palate
Full-bodied and commanding, with grippy yet refined tannins that have softened into a silky mouthfeel. Red and black berry flavours, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice are underpinned by a fresh, precise acidity that provides excellent structure and balance.
Finish
Long, balsamic and lingering, with floral overtones, pastry spices, dark berry fruit and a mineral, age-worthy elegance that confirms the exceptional potential of this vintage.
Viña Pedrosa Gran Reserva 2018 stands as the pinnacle of Bodegas Hermanos Pérez Pascuas, a family-owned estate that has helped define the character of Ribera del Duero since before the denomination was officially established. Crafted predominantly from Tempranillo (locally known as Tinta del País), with a complementary 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon, this red wine draws on old vines of nearly fifty years of age growing in the high-altitude vineyards of Pedrosa de Duero — a terroir defined by thin, poor soils, extreme thermal swings and an elevation that safeguards freshness even in the ripest of harvests.
The winemaking approach is resolutely artisan: indigenous yeast fermentation, extended maceration, malolactic fermentation in barrel and bottling without fining or filtration. The wine then spends 24 months in a combination of American and French oak, followed by a further 36 months of bottle ageing before release — a commitment to patience that is evident in every sip of this outstanding 2018 vintage.
On the nose, the bouquet is rich and layered: lactic and toasty nuances frame a core of dark fruit — blackberry, plum, black cherry — lifted by coffee, roasted notes, menthol and incense. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and commanding, with the grippy tannins of youth now softening into a silky, seamlessly structured palate. Crisp acidity provides backbone and freshness, while the finish is long, balsamic and floral, trailing off with pastry spices, dark berries and a mineral, age-worthy elegance that speaks unmistakably of its terroir.
A natural companion for slow-roasted lamb, prime aged beef, braised game or assertive aged cheeses — this is a wine built for the table and for the cellar alike. Awarded 95 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 94 by Guía Peñín, the Viña Pedrosa Gran Reserva 2018 is among the most compelling Spanish red wines of its generation. Buy online through Mercado 46 and enjoy European delivery of this benchmark Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva.
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The Winery
Founded in 1980
Bodegas Hermanos Pérez Pascuas, also widely known as Viña Pedrosa, stands as one of the most respected and enduring references in the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin. Founded in 1980 by brothers Benjamín, Manuel and Adolfo Pérez Pascuas in Pedrosa de Duero (Burgos), the winery was built upon the vineyards lovingly tended by their father, Mauro Pérez, throughout his entire life. Just two years after its establishment, in 1982, the brothers were among the small founding group of wineries that established the Ribera del Duero DO itself, a testament to their pioneering role in the region's history. Hermanos Pérez Pascuas is a fully independent family winery, now led by the second generation, which has preserved the founding spirit intact. The estate works exclusively with its own vineyards—135 hectares planted predominantly with Tinta del País (Tempranillo, 90%) and a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)—producing 500,000 bottles annually. In 2024, the winery achieved organic vineyard certification, reflecting a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. From the very beginning, Pérez Pascuas adopted a resolutely classical winemaking philosophy: indigenous yeasts, extended macerations, malolactic fermentation in barrel, and bottling without fining or filtration. The result is a distinctive style of wines with elegant rusticity and remarkable aging potential. The winery's portfolio spans four labels: Cepa Gavilán, Finca La Navilla, Viña Pedrosa and Pérez Pascuas Gran Selección. This last wine, produced only in exceptional vintages from 70-year-old vines at the Pago Valtarreña—originally planted by grandfather Mauro Pérez—is consistently cited among Spain's finest reds. The Viña Pedrosa Gran Reserva and the single-vineyard Finca La Navilla complete a lineup of undisputed benchmark wines. Their reputation extends far beyond Spain: their wines are distributed in over 50 countries, and Wine & Spirits magazine recognized them as one of the world's 100 best wineries in 2013, while also naming them Winery of the Year in 2014.
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