2023 Vizcarra "Senda del Oro” Ribera Del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain

ABOUT THE WINE

Made from 100% Tempranillo (locally known as Tinto Fino), the 2023 Senda del Oro is sourced from estate-owned vines planted at elevations of 800–850 meters in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The soils here are a mix of limestone, clay, and gravel, contributing both tension and depth. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by short aging—typically 6–9 months—in a mix of French and American oak barrels, mostly used, to preserve purity and fruit character. The 2023 vintage presents lifted aromatics of black plum, cherry skin, and thyme, with hints of graphite and cocoa on the palate. Its balance of energy and finesse makes it ideal for grilled meats, roasted mushrooms, or cured Manchego.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Bodegas Vizcarra, founded by Juan Carlos Vizcarra in the late 1980s, is a second-generation, family-run estate in Mammbrilla de Castrejón, in the Burgos subzone of Ribera del Duero—an area known for high-elevation vineyards and intense diurnal shifts. Vizcarra is among the pioneers of sustainable, low-intervention viticulture in the region, practicing organic methods and favoring gravity-flow winemaking to preserve fruit integrity. The estate owns over 35 hectares of vines, some of which are more than 80 years old, and vinifies all fruit from its own vineyards—rare in the region. With a focus on freshness, balance, and site expression, Vizcarra’s wines combine tradition with modern precision, making them standouts in both value and character.