Beth Willard, David Williams and Diana Rollan tasted 59 wines, with 6 Outstanding and 20 Highly recommended.
Ribera del Duero: Panel tasting scores
59 wines tasted
Exceptional 0
Outstanding 6
Highly recommended 20
Recommended 32
Commended 1
Fair 0
Poor 0
Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release, 100% Tempranillo (Tinta del Pai?s/Tinto Fino) premium red wines retailing at £15 and above in the UK
It was one of those days that ended with blackened teeth, beaten-up gums and tongues tied up with tannin. Welcome to Ribera del Duero! But rarely had any of us undertaken a panel tasting of such exceptionally high quality and consistency. The wines were representative of an appellation which now sits with ease alongside the other great winemaking regions of the world.