Tinta Del Pais is what Tempranillo is called when it is grown in the Ribera Del Duero region of Spain, same grape, just different place and different name. Ribera Del Duero has been growing grapes for over 2,000 years and Tinta Del Pais/Tempranillo from Ribera tends to be more lush and fruit forward than the Tempranillo grown in Rioja in Spain. The Urban Ribera Tinta Del Pais was aged in French oak for 4 months. Robert Parker gave this wine 91 points.
A dark burgundy purple with a lighter red halo. The nose is cherry juice and a funky mushroom/forest floor thing. The Urban Ribera has a plush mouthfeel, not watery at all. It tastes of blackberry, plum and blueberry, with a solid wallop of oak spice on the back end. Sometimes the oak spice can be jarring, but here it adds interesting flavor, it really gives the wine a boost. The tannins are pronounced, but are sweet not sharp. The finish is really long, it does not go away, I think I will still be tasting the Urban Ribera two hours from now.
A nice big, bold, versatile, well made wine. Would pair well with food, a natural for steaks and chops and is inexpensive enough for burgers and pizza. Me, I would drink this on it’s own, sharing it with friends.
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