Place: Ribera del Duero, Spain

Variety: Tempranillo

Farming: Sustainable

Bodegas Monteabellón is located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero with 52ha of vineyards—mainly tempranillo—around the township of Nava de Roa. Isaac Fernandez, nephew of the legendary Vega Sicilia winemaker, Marino Garcia, is the inspiration behind this relatively new venture.

This cuvee is made from the youngest vines, creating a freshly-framed yet pleasantly substantial tempranillo. The price-value here is fantastic and a great reminder of the quality of Spain’s offering in this range.