Viña Sastre Reserve 2018

region: ribera del Duero, castillo and león, spain
grape(s): tempranillo
winemaker: jesús sastre
farming: biodynamic

Since 1992 the Viña Sastre estate has been ran by Pedro and current winemaker Jesús Sastre. Jesús is committed to organic farming and biodynamic agriculture principles, and he has never used chemical fertilizers or pesticides in his vineyards in 30 years. The family-owned vineyards are mostly in the villages of La Horra and Roa, with the average vine over 60 years old. Complex aromas of red fruits, orange peel, graphite and balsamic touches. Violet flowers, cocoa, tobacco appear in the background. Excellent structure, along with soft and mature tannins. Long and complex, it is a wine with a long life ahead.

pairing: enchiladas rajas at mala pata