A wonderfully polished expression of Ribera del Duero's match-up of power and high-plain freshness, this still has gorgeous intensity of finger-staining blackberry and mullberry succulence, a shading of expensive, fine-grained, toasty oak and satisfyingly savoury tannins all coming together to match the meat coming off the wood-fired grill.
94 points, David Williams, Decanter (Dec 2022)
The 2020 Ribera del Duero Crianza offers a touch more complexity, with both red and black fruits, sandalwood, leafy tobacco, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. It's medium to full-bodied and has a layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish. Drink this 100% Tempranillo over the coming 5-6 years, although I suspect it will evolve even longer.
92 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2024)
The 2020 Crianza is 100% Tempranillo from Pedrosa del Duero in Ribera del Duero. Garnet-red with a purple sheen. The nose presents blackcurrant and sour cherry notes along with wild herbs and hints of blood. Dry and juicy, the well-calibrated tannins are neither overly extractive nor too rigid, establishing an energetic, fluid palate with a gentle, long-lasting, lactic mouthfeel. This is an elegant take on Ribera.
92 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Nov 2023)