Bodegas Emilio Moro, Finca Resalso, DO Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2023

Producer Profile

"Wine is an art. If you know how to listen, it speaks to you, it lets you know when it needs racking and rest. It’s just like a living creature that we have to understand, tend to and care for."

So said Emilio Moro, founder of the estate. Three generations later this belief is still upheld by José and Javier Moro. Based in the world famous village of Pesquera de Duero in the heart of Ribera del Duero the brothers believe that their wine has a life of its own and with each vintage a part of them is immortalized in it. “It evokes the land where it comes from”. Eschewing traditional notions of classification like crianza and reserva, the family were eager create wines with personality and individuality. Expressions true to their vineyards and their family’s heritage. Creating reds from their cherished Tinto Fino, a prized clone of Tempranillo, and more recently crafting Godello wines from Bierzo - vibrant whites that are as exciting and lively as their labels suggest.

Viticulture

Finca Resalso is the name of the historic vineyard that was planted in 1932, the year in which Emilio Moro, father of the third generation of the Moro family, was born. It is the most refreshing version of their Tempranillo.

Winemaking

The wine macerates with its own skins for 12 days, so later the malolactic fermentation is made for 30 days in stainless steel. Finally, it is aged in 3 year old French and American oaks barrels.

Oak Ageing

Time: 6 Months
Type: 225l American and French Oak Barrels
% wine oaked: 100
% new oak: None

Tasting Note

Cherry-red in colour with violet tones, it has a very expressive and fruity bouquet, reflecting the personality of the 2023 vintage through its fruity balance, leaning more towards red fruits. However, the brand’s characteristic notes of black fruits with lactic nuances are also present. It is balanced and ripe, with a very pleasant and tasty palate that makes it a highly appetising and easy-to-drink wine.

Food Matching

Tapas is always a winner, or at the barbecue.