Bodegas Balbás – Gran Reserva 2015 – Ribera del Duero Spain

Bodegas Balbás Gran Reserva 2015 is a high-expression Ribera del Duero crafted from estate vineyards over 60 years old in La Horra, Burgos. Made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and aged 36 months in French oak, this wine represents the depth and aging potential of the Balbás tradition.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
• Region: La Horra (Burgos), Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
• Vintage: 2015
• Vine Age: 60+ years
• Altitude: 830–940 meters above sea level
• Soil: Clay-loam and stony soils of fluvial and glacial origin
• Vinification: Native fermentation, ~25 days maceration
• Aging: 36 months in French oak barrels + bottle aging
• Alcohol: 15%
• Acidity: 5.4 g/L
• pH: 3.45
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Color: Intense garnet red with purple notes
• Aromatics: Overripe black fruit with fine vanilla and integrated oak
• Palate: Smooth and elegant with depth and concentration
• Structure: Refined tannins with notable aging potential

Sourced from small, low-yielding vineyards in the “Diamante de la Ribera,” this Gran Reserva reflects meticulous selection and extended aging. The combination of warm vintage character and mineral vineyard influence results in a structured wine built for cellaring.

❤️ Why We Love It

• From 60+ year-old estate vineyards
• 36 months French oak aging
• Built for long-term cellaring

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Slow-cooked beef or lamb stew
• Elaborate pasta dishes with rich sauces
• Game meats

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking structured Ribera del Duero
✓ Fans of aged, oak-integrated Tempranillo
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, fruit-forward wines