Lopez Cristobal, Spain
The winery is located in Roa, in the heart of the Ribera del Duero. In 1994, after several years of selling his grapes to other wineries, Santiago López realized his dream of making his own wine. The name López Cristóbal is a union of two last names, his name with that of his wife Lola Cristóbal.
In the 1930's Santiago's father Santiago Sr. arrived in the Ribera del Duero area from Santander to start a successful farm, where the winery is now located. The family tradition continues with next generation Galo at the helm.
The winery owns 50 hectares of its own vineyards, divided into nine separate parcels and planted predominately to Tempranillo. Each parcel has its own distinct soil, providing a combination of calcareous and clay-lime composite which results in wines of excellent complexity.
Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain
Winemaker: Galo López Cristobal
Lopez Cristobal Roble Ribera del Duero 2022
The ultimate tapas companion, this brilliant cherry coloured red is the perfect balance of fruit and oak. The fleshy strawberry and wild berry perfume lures you into this full-bodied wine decorated in subtle hints of toasty oak. It has a superbly complex structure and a lasting finish. Drink it while it’s young and fresh, alongside an assortment of tapas including jamon, grilled peppers or asparagus omelette.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Merlot
Vinification
The vines are hand picked into small crates then table selection is carried out.
Maturation
After fermentation at 23 degrees celsius the wines are aged for 3 months in french oak barrels. The wine is then bottle aged for 3 months.
Appearance
Brilliant red cherry colour, with hues of purple.
Aroma
A perfect combination of fruit and oak that intensifies its fleshy aroma of berries
(strawberry and wild berries).
Palate
Lingering full body wine with a complex structure. Lasting finish with subtle hints
of toasty oak.
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