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Fuentenebro, Burgos · DO Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

Malcaracter · 2024

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Red · 2024

Fresh, high-altitude Ribera del Duero

Fresh, high-altitude Ribera del Duero. Black fruit, candied berries, spice and subtle vanilla; smooth, energetic and structured without excessive weight.

THE PLACE

Fuentenebro, Burgos

High-altitude organic vineyard

IN THE CELLAR

100% Tempranillo

indigenous fermentation; three months in barrel followed by concrete and stainless-steel maturation on the supplied 2024 sheet.

FOR THE LIST

Grilled pork, lamb skewers, charred vegetables or semi-hard cheese.

Its moderate alcohol and mixed-vessel ageing challenge the heavy Ribera stereotype while retaining regional character.

THE WINE RECORD

100% Tempranillo

Black fruit, candied berries, spice and subtle vanilla; smooth, energetic and structured without excessive weight.

Origin / site
Fuentenebro, Burgos
Appellation
DO Ribera del Duero
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Vintage
2024
Alcohol
12.5%
Style
Fresh, high-altitude Ribera del Duero
The producer

A small independent project working high-altitude vineyards in Ribera del Duero and Rueda. Sustainable farming, indigenous fermentations and limited intervention preserve freshness and identity in wines that deliberately avoid a heavy, formulaic style.

Vineyard & terroir

High-altitude organic vineyard

Winemaking

indigenous fermentation; three months in barrel followed by concrete and stainless-steel maturation on the supplied 2024 sheet.

Tasting notes

Black fruit, candied berries, spice and subtle vanilla; smooth, energetic and structured without excessive weight.

Food & service

Grilled pork, lamb skewers, charred vegetables or semi-hard cheese.

Trade positioning

Its moderate alcohol and mixed-vessel ageing challenge the heavy Ribera stereotype while retaining regional character.